Which barrier primarily limits deuterium-tritium fusion within a tokamak reactor?

💡 Explanation

Fusion requires extremely close proximity for the strong nuclear force to dominate; therefore, Coulomb repulsion presents a potential energy barrier that must be overcome through high temperatures and pressures. This repulsion, rather than other effects, limits fusion because it affects ion reactions directly.

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