Hydrogen Isotopes

Hydrogen isotopes are variants of hydrogen, differing in the number of neutrons in their nuclei. The most common isotope is protium, with one proton and no neutrons. Deuterium has one proton and one neutron, while tritium has one proton and two neutrons. In nuclear fusion, like that occurring in stars, these isotopes can combine under extreme temperatures and pressures, releasing vast amounts of energy. Fusion of deuterium and tritium is particularly promising for future energy production due to the abundant supply of deuterium from water and the high energy output from their reaction.