In a earlier thread (HeHeThree) Robin wrote:
"In a hot D-He3 reaction you need to take into account that there is also the inevitable D +
D -> T + n side reaction, though this can be minimized by keeping the percentage of D low."
D -> T + n side reaction, though this can be minimized by keeping the percentage of D low."
Figures 4 and 5 of this url address the proton-neutron yield at various energies.
Although the Bayard-Alpert Ionization Gauge used for measuring vacuum pressure,
isn't the same as a fusor..... There is some relevant info here. (52 pages)
I suppose one could modify it to act as a fusor. :-)
Frederick
