How many Ions in the machine?

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D Tibbets
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How many Ions in the machine?

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Assuming a breakeven DD Polywell at 3 meters diameter, what would be the average ion density and number within the Magrid at any given time?

And, what would the flow rate of ions per second be to replace ions lost from fusion and containment leakage?

And, what would the (input=output) power be under these conditions? I'm guessing it would be a few Megawatts.

And, what percentage of the introduced ions would be expected to fuse?
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Dan Tibbets
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