Coulomb barrier

Noun

Meaning

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Coulomb barrier (plural Coulomb barriers)

(physics) the barrier between two atomic nuclei, due to Coulomb repulsion, that has to be overcome for nuclear fusion to proceed

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Examples

Overcoming this repulsion costs a considerable amount of energy, which is known as the Coulomb barrier or fusion barrier energy. Source: Internet

The electrostatic force keeping them apart acts over long distances, so a significant amount of kinetic energy is needed to overcome this " Coulomb barrier " before the reaction can take place. Source: Internet

The reason for this is the very low Coulomb barrier for this reaction; for D+ 3 He, the barrier is much higher, and it is even higher for 3 He– 3 He. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

couloir coulomb Coulomb attraction Coulomb blockade Coulomb Blockade Thermometer Coulomb collision