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The '''Deuterium Fusion Core''' is the thermonuclear [[deuterium]] | The '''Deuterium Fusion Core''' is the thermonuclear [[deuterium]] Hydrogen-isotope power source and sub-slip propulsion for [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Frigate|frigate]]s. It may be used aboard further UNSC warships, but is not explicitly stated. | ||
Since it is called the '''Deuterium''' Fusion Core, it should be believed that the Deuterium Fusion Core uses Deuterium-Deuterium | Since it is called the '''Deuterium''' Fusion Core, it should be believed that the Deuterium Fusion Core uses Deuterium-Deuterium fusion in which two Deuterium Isotopes combine to form a Helium-3 Isotope and a neutron. Another kind of fusion is Deuterium-Tritium fusion in which a Deuterium Hydrogen Isotope combines with a Tritium Hydrogen Isotope and forms Helium-4 and a neutron; however Deuterium-Tritium fusion creates less energy compared to Deuterium-Deuterium fusion. It is possible that older UNSC Vessels use Deuterium-Tritium fusion cores. | ||
Modern day nuclear power plants use | Modern day nuclear power plants use nuclear fission in which a Uranium-235 or Plutonium atom gets smashed and split to create energy. Fission is much less efficient compared with fusion. Modern day fusion reactors are still in the experimental stage. | ||
The Deuterium Fusion Core may also be related to the UNSC [[Fusion Core]], although this | The Deuterium Fusion Core may also be related to the UNSC [[Fusion Core]], although this has not been confirmed. | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC]] | [[Category:UNSC]] |
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