The potential in Canada for fusion by polarized nuclei.

Abstract

Present-day approaches to fusion power have used conventional methods, involving expensive installations and calling for financial support at the billion-dollar level. It has not therefore been possible for Canada to develop an independent fusion power programme at this level; however, the production and supply of tritium fuel is seen as a useful activity. In this paper it is proposed to use spin polarized nuclei as a means of closing the fusion fuel cycle within Canada. Longer lifetimes permit the use of simpler and less-expensive plant.