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S. G. Lie, A. A. Harms
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 80 | Number 1 | January 1982 | Pages 124-129
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE82-A21409
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The kinetic characteristics of muon-catalyzed deuterium-tritium (D-T) fission processes are considered. Rate equations for the dominant muonic and nonmuonic reactions are formulated and the associated particle densities determined as a function of time. Parametric expressions intended to provide an indication of the energetic viability of muon-aided fusion reactions are formulated and evaluated. It appears that muon-catalyzed D-T fusion at low temperature does possess the potential of energy gain under certain experimental conditions.
