Deuterium-Tritium

Deuterium and Tritium are isotopes of hydrogen, meaning they are forms of hydrogen with additional neutrons in their nuclei. Deuterium has one neutron, while Tritium has two. In nuclear fusion, these isotopes are fused together at very high temperatures to produce a helium nucleus, a neutron, and a significant release of energy. This process is the basis for potential fusion power, which aims to generate electricity cleanly and sustainably. Deuterium is abundant in seawater, making it a promising fuel source, whereas Tritium is rare and often bred from lithium within fusion reactors.