Which mechanism limits the efficiency as Helium-3 nuclei fuse?

💡 Explanation

As Helium-3 nuclei approach, Coulomb repulsion increases the potential energy barrier until it overcomes the attractive nuclear binding energy, therefore fusion ceases, rather than neutron capture which would necessitate ample free neutrons with proper speed available during fusion.

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