In reply to David Roberson's message of Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:33:15 -0400 (EDT): Hi, [snip] > >>There is also a competing reaction: > >He3 + p => He4 + neutrino + beta+ (or maybe e- capture) (weak force mediated >decay).< > > >I would not expect to see He4 formed directly by the proton addition to He3 >because the binding energy would tear it apart unless it is released quickly. > Every viable fusion reaction that has He4 as a final product releases one or >more large nucleons(proton, neutron or alpha) that help carry away the binding >energy. > >Dave The reaction does occur (to a very small degree). Energy is carried away by the positron, the neutrino, and possibly by gamma emission. Regards,
Robin van Spaandonk http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/project.html
