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> The biggest hurdle for fusion power is, ultimately, how to deal with the neutrons. These particles are electrically neutral and their trajectories are unaffec
by Razengan 7y ago
> The biggest hurdle for fusion power is, ultimately, how to deal with the neutrons. These particles are electrically neutral and their trajectories are unaffected by electromagnetic fields.
Layman here, but surely they must interact or bond with something? Perhaps to produce something else that could be used.
- ta0987 7y agoWell, yes, they interact with most things, by colliding with their atomic nuclei, thereby turning their atoms into radioactive isotopes, and generally destroying any object or living matter in their path. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron_radiation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron_radiation