Two fusion reactions are considered at the same nuclear separation of :

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Problem

Two fusion reactions are considered at the same nuclear separation of 2.0 fm2.0\,\text{fm}: (i) D–D fusion where both nuclei have charge number Z=1Z=1. (ii) D–3^3He fusion where ZD=1Z_\text{D}=1 and Z3 ⁣He=2Z_{^3\!\text{He}}=2. Find the ratio of the minimum temperatures required for the two reactions, assuming the same criterion for overcoming electrostatic repulsion in each case.

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