> because it makes less radiologically hazardous material
Why is there any radioactive material produced by a fusion reactor ?
Why is there any radioactive material produced by a fusion reactor ?
Neutrons produced in this reaction, being chargeless, cannot be contained within the electromagnetic field, thus leaving plasma and reacting with the surrounding material (e.g. tokamak chamber walls) and producing radioactive elements. This leads to activation and radioactive degradation of the reactor itself.