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Is Unlimited Energy for Real???
Making Helium from Hydrogen Is What We’re Talking About!!
17 min readJan 3, 2025
I had an interesting problem come up in a conversation thread. Are you ready for some heavy stuff?
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Yes, I am. I’m ready. Lay it on me. I’m here to listen and offer any assistance I can. Let’s hear what’s on your mind. Don’t worry about holding back — I can handle heavy stuff.
That you can!
Ok. What came up was the idea of unlimited energy via making helium from two hydrogens. First, how much energy is required to make helium, and how much energy do you get back out?
Okay, let’s dive into the fascinating world of nuclear fusion, specifically the creation of helium from hydrogen. This is indeed the process that powers stars, including our sun, and holds the promise of virtually unlimited energy.
Here’s a breakdown of the energy involved:
The Process:
