Unleashing the Power of Plasma: High-Energy Deuterons and Nuclear Activation

Dive into the fascinating world of plasma focus devices, where extreme conditions mimic the heart of stars! In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research on high-energy deuterons using nuclear activation techniques with a boron-carbide target. Discover how these energetic particles, akin to high-speed darts, interact to produce isotopes like carbon-11 and nitrogen-13. Learn about the rapid energy decline of deuterons between 400 keV and 1 MeV, and how this research opens new avenues in plasma physics and fusion technology!