Engineering analysis of requirements for a muon-catalyzed fusion electrical-generating system

Engineering analyses have been conducted to investigate baseline requirements for the muon catalysis efficiency necessary (fusions per muon) to render a muon-catalyzed fusion, electrical power-generating station feasible. Catalysis efficiency requirements are examined in terms of energy break-even (scientific, engineering, commercial) definitions and the efficiencies of various components in the overall system. Benefits associated with recycling the scattered portions of the muon-producing accelerator beam, accelerator thermal energy loss, and various thermal losses in the system are addressed. These engineering analyses delineate technical areas where research and development may be needed to improve overall economic viability of muon-catalyzed fusion