Physics

Physics

Problem

Derive an expression for the approximate minimum temperature Tmin⁡T_{\min} needed to bring two nuclei of charges Z1eZ_1e and Z2eZ_2e to a separation rr, if fusion is to occur when the average thermal kinetic energy per nucleus just equals their electrostatic potential energy at that separation. Express your result in terms of kek_e, ee, kBk_B, Z1Z_1, Z2Z_2 and rr.

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