A modified approach to muon-catalyzed fusion, employing helium-3 as fuel

Abstract

Muon-catalyzed fusion (μCF) or cold fusion, employing hydrogen isotopes, is the only known form of fusion not requiring extremely high temperatures in order to catalyze a reaction. A modified approach utilizing existing and currently developing technology but employing helium-3 as the fuel source is proposed, offering a potential solution to some inherent problems including the need to deal with radioactive materials. A prediction based on Monte Carlo simulations also points to a potential method to partially negate alpha sticking, allowing a greater energy output than input.