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Fusion Reaction

$\mathrm {He_{3}+H_{2}\rightharpoonup He_{4}+H_{1}}$

at reaction temperature:

${\begin{alignedat}{2}\mathrm {He_{4}} &=\mathrm {\alpha _{4}^{2+}+2e^{-}} \\\mathrm {H_{1}} &=\mathrm {p_{1}^{+}+e^{-}} \\\end{alignedat}}$

the resulting charged particles can be magnetically funneled and used to charge induction coils upon exiting.

Pellet Size vs. Frequency

an engineering analysis must be done on the proposed engine to determine pellet size and pulse frequency.