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A deuterium fusion core is a species of nuclear fusion reactor used as a power source on [[UNSC Frigate|UNSC frigates]]. Though not explicitly stated, it may also be used to power other kinds of spacecraft, and ~~may~~ be related to the oft-seen [[fusion core]].

A deuterium fusion core is a species of nuclear fusion reactor used as a power source on [[UNSC Frigate|UNSC frigates]]. Though not explicitly stated, it may also be used to power other kinds of spacecraft, and could be related to the oft-seen [[fusion core]].

Based on the name, a deuterium fusion core probably combines [[deuterium]] nuclei (a light hydrogen isotope) into heavier elements, accompanied by a net gain of energy. Deuterium may be fused with itself, or with tritium, another hydrogen isotope. This latter reaction is the easiest to initiate.

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	A deuterium fusion core is a species of nuclear fusion reactor used as a power source on [[UNSC Frigate\|UNSC frigates]]. Though not explicitly stated, it may also be used to power other kinds of spacecraft, and ~~may~~ be related to the oft-seen [[fusion core]].		A deuterium fusion core is a species of nuclear fusion reactor used as a power source on [[UNSC Frigate\|UNSC frigates]]. Though not explicitly stated, it may also be used to power other kinds of spacecraft, and could be related to the oft-seen [[fusion core]].

	Based on the name, a deuterium fusion core probably combines [[deuterium]] nuclei (a light hydrogen isotope) into heavier elements, accompanied by a net gain of energy. Deuterium may be fused with itself, or with tritium, another hydrogen isotope. This latter reaction is the easiest to initiate.		Based on the name, a deuterium fusion core probably combines [[deuterium]] nuclei (a light hydrogen isotope) into heavier elements, accompanied by a net gain of energy. Deuterium may be fused with itself, or with tritium, another hydrogen isotope. This latter reaction is the easiest to initiate.