The Benefits of Spin Polarization for Inertial and Magneto-Inertial Fusion Propulsion
arXiv:2108.01211 · doi:10.2514/1.B39138
Abstract
Spin-polarized fusion has the potential to lower the radiation shielding and ignition requirements for fusion rockets while simultaneously increasing the fusion fuel burnup and provide better momentum coupling to a spacecraft. This potential is estimated using simple, analytic techniques. Both DT and D\textsuperscript{3}He fusion fuels are analyzed.