Hello from Jacksonville,Ar Usa

[Brett Tyler]

Hi, My name is Brett Tyler. I have been reading and thinking about fusion for a while and have finally made up my mind to register. I am hoping to build a successful fusor. It may take time. I still have a lot to learn even though I have a lot of basic science background and a B.S and 2 A.A degrees. Learning is lifelong. I think this will be a good learning experience as well as an accomplishment.

[Mark Rowley]

Welcome aboard Brett. Building a fusor is a great endeavor with many sub-categories to learn about (vacuum, neutron detection, high voltage handling, diagnostics, etc). Be sure to spend a week or two with the FAQ's as practically every question asked since 2002 has been thoroughly explained in detail.

Mark Rowley

[Brett Tyler]

Thanks Mark. I will dig in more as time permits. I have a few copies of the nuclear radiation physics book by lapp and have obtained my second geiger counter and even found a scalar and have a neutron tube on the way. I think I can combine the to for neutron counting, the idea is from the forums using a Ludlum 3 counter. And found a 2.75" conflat cross for $50. And a difusion pump is on its way. Just have to learn more and take it step by step in building. And get parts as I can find them. I also found a hydrocar with pem cell. The forums have been a great help. To steer me to these items. I am going to keep up with purchases to see what the cost will be.

[Mark Rowley]

You're definitely on the right path Brett. Looking forward to your progress.
And most importantly, take your time. There's no rush.

Mark Rowley

[Brett Tyler]

Just got in some Conflat reducers for the Conflat cross ends as well as some flanges and Plexiglass to make a viewport. Also got in some laser tech to experiment and to gain experience in use of a higher power supply than 1000v. Have had some laser tubes lying around since 2004. Time to experiment some. And got the living with radiation book by kolb. A great resource!

[Dennis P Brown]

Good work but this is the introduction thread. Please start a new thread on your progress. - that is the better place even if it is only an update like these.