Approximating the Number of Collisions in the Sun with the help of Solar Panel

Ankush Kumar Parcha¹ , Toyesh Prakash Sharma²

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.13 , Issue.2 , pp.28-33, Apr-2025

Online published on Apr 30, 2025

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Abstract :
This paper explores a novel method to approximate the number of particle collisions occurring in the Sun by utilizing the measurable parameters of solar panels on Earth. By leveraging the concepts of solar irradiance (intensity), panel efficiency, and fundamental principles of energy conservation, we develop an indirect approach to estimate the scale of energetic interactions in the solar core. The method begins with quantifying solar power received per unit area (irradiance) and the electrical energy output of a photovoltaic (PV) panel with known efficiency. From this, we estimate the total power output of the Sun, assuming isotropic radiation. We then correlate this macroscopic energy output with the microscopic nuclear processes occurring in the Sun, primarily the fusion reactions between hydrogen nuclei. We estimate the total number of such high-energy collisions per second by employing the known energy yield of individual fusion reactions and the energy per collision. This method bridges observational data on Earth with internal stellar dynamics, offering an accessible yet insightful approximation for the fusion activity in the Sun. The findings also illustrate how common terrestrial technology, like solar panels, can provide a window into astrophysical processes.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Sollar Panel, Photon-Photon fusion reaction, Efficiency, Isotopic Radiation etc.

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