Complete determination of the transition amplitudes from a comprehensive data analysis of the fusion reactions D(d,p)3H and D(d,n)3He for Ed<500 keV

All relevant low-energy transition amplitudes for the D(d,n)³He and D(d,p)³H reactions were determined from a fit to Legendre expansion coefficients of the available experimental data. A simple barrier penetrability model was used. Quintet S-wave transitions are found to contribute strongly thus obliterating the idea of neutron-lean “polarized” fusion energy production. The D+D interaction radius was determined with good accuracy for both reactions individually. The astrophysical S functions show a small S-wave enhancement and P-wave suppression of the D(d,p)³H branch.