Generalized Extrapolation of Temperature and Energy from Light Emissions in a Fusor

Laemmle, Michael

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Generalized Extrapolation of Temperature and Energy from Light Emissions in a Fusor

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IEC fusors are fusion reactors that rely on DC power to directly ionize a pure gas, unlike most other fusion reactors. Although achieving positive energy output is impossible in an IEC, IECs find uses in neutron production and among amateurs. Although there are high-tech solutions to finding the statistical temperature for an IEC, no low-tech solutions exist. The prolific use of IEC’s justify the research into a lower tech solution to finding the statistical temperature, which may help enthusiasts find the threshold in which their fusor may start emitting high energy radiation.

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