Mayonnaise Boosts Nuclear Fusion Stability, Study Finds
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8 Aug 2024
Researchers at Lehigh University are using mayonnaise to study nuclear fusion's instability issues
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Mayonnaise mimics plasma behavior under pressure gradients, offering insights into fusion physics
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Previous research in 2019 also explored mayonnaise's properties to understand fusion dynamics
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Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) requires compressing hydrogen isotopes to simulate the sun's conditions
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Major challenges in ICF include hydrodynamic instabilities that reduce energy yield
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Rayleigh-Taylor instability occurs with opposing pressure and density gradients in fusion reactions
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The team used mayonnaise to investigate Rayleigh-Taylor instability in a controlled environment
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Custom-built rotating wheel equipment simulated plasma flow conditions using mayonnaise in the lab
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Findings on elastic recovery in mayonnaise could help design stable fusion capsules
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Improved understanding of instability may enhance fusion efficiency and capsule stability
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