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'''Nuclear fusion''' is a process where multiple atomic nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. This is usually accompanied by the release or absorption of large quantities of energy. The process powers active stars, [[Nuclear weapon|hydrogen bombs]] and fusion power plants used for electricity generation. | '''Nuclear fusion''' is a process where multiple atomic nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. This is usually accompanied by the release or absorption of large quantities of energy. The process powers active stars, [[Nuclear weapon|hydrogen bombs]] and fusion power plants used for electricity generation. | ||
Aside employing traditional [[Nuclear fission|fission]]-based nuclear power, [[human]]ity has mastered nuclear fusion as a viable source of energy. Among other uses, it is employed in the [[fusion reactor]]s that power starships' [[fusion drive|propulsion systems]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 445''</ref> and [[UNSC reactor|reactors]] used to provide power for [[Firebase|prefabricated base units]].<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx '''Halowars.com''': ''Firebase'']</ref> Fusion reactors are fueled by reactions between isotopes of [[hydrogen]], such as [[deuterium]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 275''</ref> | Aside from employing traditional [[Nuclear fission|fission]]-based nuclear power, [[human]]ity has mastered nuclear fusion as a viable source of energy. Among other uses, it is employed in the [[fusion reactor]]s that power starships' [[fusion drive|propulsion systems]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 445''</ref> and [[UNSC reactor|reactors]] used to provide power for [[Firebase|prefabricated base units]].<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx '''Halowars.com''': ''Firebase'']</ref> Fusion reactors are fueled by reactions between isotopes of [[hydrogen]], such as [[deuterium]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 275''</ref> | ||
[[Covenant Empire|The Covenant]] use [[pinch fusion reactor]]s to power their starships and weapon emplacements. These reactors employ [[tritium]]-deuterium reactions and [[Wikipedia:Pinch (plasma physics)|pinched]] magnetic fields that compress and heat the [[plasma]] produced by the reaction.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 193''</ref> | [[Covenant Empire|The Covenant]] use [[pinch fusion reactor]]s to power their starships and weapon emplacements. These reactors employ [[tritium]]-deuterium reactions and [[Wikipedia:Pinch (plasma physics)|pinched]] magnetic fields that compress and heat the [[plasma]] produced by the reaction.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 193''</ref> | ||
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Template:SeeWikipedia Nuclear fusion is a process where multiple atomic nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. This is usually accompanied by the release or absorption of large quantities of energy. The process powers active stars, hydrogen bombs and fusion power plants used for electricity generation.
Aside from employing traditional fission-based nuclear power, humanity has mastered nuclear fusion as a viable source of energy. Among other uses, it is employed in the fusion reactors that power starships' propulsion systems[1] and reactors used to provide power for prefabricated base units.[2] Fusion reactors are fueled by reactions between isotopes of hydrogen, such as deuterium.[3]
The Covenant use pinch fusion reactors to power their starships and weapon emplacements. These reactors employ tritium-deuterium reactions and pinched magnetic fields that compress and heat the plasma produced by the reaction.[4]
Sources
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", page 445
- ^ Halowars.com: Firebase
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 275
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 193
