C James Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 The person below me knows what specific kind of fusion reaction produces 14 MeV neutrons. (Snowey is my pick to get this one). Well, Snowie is asleep so I guess I have to field this one. That would be Aneutronic fusion: Deuterium and He-3 ==> He-4(3.6MeV) + p (14.7MeV) The He-4 is essentially an Alpha particle. That's a positron, not a neutron. The person below me has won a fight that no one thought that he could. Yes, actually, I once got cornered by the school bully, and no one, including me, thought I'd win. I don't know who was more surprised, him or me, that I won. As for the physics question... Close! (but I'm VERY rusty on physics, so take this with a grain of salt). Deuterium-Tritium fusion has the unique signature of 14 MeV electrons, and the resulting 4He nucleus carries 3.5 MeV. The resulting 4He has two neutrons and two protons, and it's energy level does indeed make it an alpha particle. The reaction I was thinking of was D+T --> 4He + n + 17.59 MeV. The Neutron carries 14 MeV. I did have to crack open a book to find that 17.59, as all I could remember was that it was 17 something. The only reason I remembered the 14 MeV electron signature was that it was what was looked for and measured in the early test shots (at Eniwetok) during the initial development of multi-stage (Thermonuclear) nuclear weapons. (It was proof that D+T fusion was occurring). The person below me loves physics jokes!
Guest raz Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) Uh.. not so much. The person below me likes biology a lot more than physics. Edited July 14, 2006 by raz
NateB Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) Uh.. not so much. The person below me likes biology a lot more than physics. Eh I was more into my Forensics class than biology even though you needed the latter for it The person below me hopes they aren't my first forensics case hmmm, i think i need theme music first... Edited July 14, 2006 by NateB
xander Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 The person below me hopes they aren't my first forensics case Uhh, that'd be me , lol. The person below me is sad cuz I have to have Xander chained up now when we're outside .
Wind Dancer Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 Uhh, that'd be me , lol. The person below me is sad cuz I have to have Xander chained up now when we're outside . awwwwwe i'm so sorry that makes me sad the person below me has a very interesting past...
Tim the Traveller Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 the person below me has a very interesting past... Interesting could apply I suppose. The person below me has a bright future in front of them.
xander Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 The person below me has a bright future in front of them. I hope so! The person below me is certified in network cabling.
JamesSavik Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 How did you know Xander? The person below me has a legacy cat that they hate but can't get rid of without alienating close family or friends
EleCivil Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 The person below me has a legacy cat that they hate but can't get rid of without alienating close family or friends Oh yeah. He's actually my dad's cat, named Yasser Aracat. He generally hates everyone, marks his territory all over the house, and doesn't get along with my other cat at all. I was thinking of changing my other cat's name to Benjamin Kittenyahu, since they're always fighting...but, to be honest, most of the people I hang out with wouldn't get the reference. The person below me has a crush on Tucker Carlson.
xander Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 The person below me has a crush on Tucker Carlson. First off too old for me but he's kinda cute. And from watching the news, this is like one of the few people mentioned here that I didn't have to look up!
Ibuprofen Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) First off, xander, you forgot to put in a 'the person below me' thing, but you can be forgiven for that. Second, since he didnt put one in, EleCivil's will be answered twice. Nope no crush on him. The person below me has more piercings then me, which is 13. Edited July 15, 2006 by Ibuprofen
JustynC Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 Yikes !!! Not me !! I have no piercings Ouch!!! lol The Person Below Me Loves Pepperoni & Pinapple Pizza
Ibuprofen Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 Yay for pepperoni, not so much for pinapple. The person below me also thinks that its crule to boil lobsters alive, but thats not why they don't eat them, they just don't like the taste.
Umbathri Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) The person below me also thinks that its crule to boil lobsters alive, but thats not why they don't eat them, they just don't like the taste. Sorry no sympathy for the Lobster here Edited July 15, 2006 by Umbathri
BoyNeedsTherapy Posted July 15, 2006 Author Posted July 15, 2006 Ummm, I can wait, but I'm sure it's very exciting! The person below me hates that having a job has made them lose the ability to sleep in even after being trashedd
Guest raz Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 YESSSSS haha. I'm actually getting ready to go to work right now, got a later shift, but I had to get up early anyway. The person below me thinks all dairy products are amazing.
NateB Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) Ummm, I can wait, but I'm sure it's very exciting! The person below me hates that having a job has made them lose the ability to sleep in even after being trashedd Well Benji, I have a full time job and I still have no sleep habits I just roll on in whenever I feel like it, lol EDIT: Didn't see Raz posting at the same time Geez, how rude, lol The person below me thinks all dairy products are amazing. Eh they're ok The Person below me can't wait for Snowy's anthology entry Edited July 15, 2006 by NateB
Julian Alexander Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 I cant wait. Even offred him some of my "special" cooking. But i got nothing, hehe. The Person Below me thinks im nuts.
rknapp Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 Sure, why not. The person below realized why family reunions and cousin parties are not the best use of ones time.
xander Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 (edited) The person below realized why family reunions and cousin parties are not the best use of ones time. Yeah, I kinda agree, lol. My mom's side of the family is C R A Z Y and when I went to a family reunion for my dad's side of the family and met some of my cousins that I didn't even know existed just a couple years ago, I ended up getting pissed at my bitchy grandma and went and sat in my dads car for most of the day. The person below me has drank enough pop at one time to, had they been diabetic, put them in a coma . Edited July 16, 2006 by xander
NickolasJames8 Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 The person below me has drank enough pop at one time to, had they been diabetic, put them in a coma . I only do that once a day The person below me is craving ice cream with peanut butter and chocolate and nuts and whip cream and a cherry on top
NateB Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 (edited) I only do that once a day The person below me is craving ice cream with peanut butter and chocolate and nuts and whip cream and a cherry on top Meh something with all that would come right back up, lol, so I'll pass for now The person below me has run out of ideas for this game... like me Edited July 16, 2006 by NateB
Kurt Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 The person below me has run out of ideas for this game... like me Yes... Kind of. The person below me is going to tell me there favorite online story, excluding hosted authors from GA.
Tim the Traveller Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 The person below me is going to tell me there favorite online story, excluding hosted authors from GA. Ok--It is My Step Brother Jacob by Tom Gaige on nifty--It is in the incest section, But really doesnt belong in that category(last update July 6). Beware--there is some carnage in the beginning, But overall it has kept my attention for a few years now, And I look forward to each new chapter. The person below me wants me to shake my money maker
C James Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 The person below me thinks that the people here at GA are just AWESOME!!!Kitty I certainly do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially all the people who work behind the scenes to make this such a fantastic place! The person below me will join me in saying THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
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