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In physics, nuclear fusion is the process by which multiple nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. It is accompanied by the release or absorption of energy depending on the masses of the nuclei involved. Iron and nickel nuclei have the largest binding energies per nucleon of all nuclei and therefore are the most stable. The fusion of two nuclei lighter than iron or nickel generally releases energy while the fusion of nuclei heavier than them absorbs energy; vice-versa for the reverse process, nuclear fission.
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Nuclear fusion of light elements releases the energy that causes stars to shine and hydrogen bombs to explode. Nuclear fusion of heavy elements (absorbing energy) occurs in the extremely high-energy conditions of supernova explosions. Nuclear fusion in stars and supernovae is the primary process by which new natural elements are created. It is this reaction that is harnessed in fusion power. More on [ Nuclear fusion ]
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Time to see how fire proof @Gliff159's Kindle is. Can it handle the temperatures produced by nuclear fusion? Time to find out.
Greg_Freeman (Gregory Freeman) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:05:41 -0000
Time to see how fire proof @Gliff159's Kindle is. Can it handle the temperatures produced by nuclear fusion? Time to find out.
just chose a show about controlled nuclear fusion over Eddie Izzard. Tough choice, but he thinks he has his priorities down.
Criticality (Vince S) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:06:23 -0000
just chose a show about controlled nuclear fusion over Eddie Izzard. Tough choice, but he thinks he has his priorities down.
Watching Sci Channel, the quest of Nuclear Fusion - energy forever...awesome show.
porcheb (Bradley Porche) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:02:53 -0000
Watching Sci Channel, the quest of Nuclear Fusion - energy forever...awesome show.
RT @paulzee More UAV thoughts ? Nano nuclear powered radio transmitter http://tinyurl.com/yk3aeld (via @factlets) || Mr.Fusion for insects !
geekscape (Andy Gelme) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:56:44 -0000
RT @paulzee More UAV thoughts ? Nano nuclear powered radio transmitter http://tinyurl.com/yk3aeld (via @factlets) || Mr.Fusion for insects !
RT @futureaware: Maxing Out Vasimr Performance with Vapor Core Reactors or Nuclear Fusion #future http://bit.ly/8JPh4T
MarsDrive (MarsDrive) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:52:26 -0000
RT @futureaware: Maxing Out Vasimr Performance with Vapor Core Reactors or Nuclear Fusion #future http://bit.ly/8JPh4T
RT @futureaware: Maxing Out Vasimr Performance with Vapor Core Reactors or Nuclear Fusion #future http://bit.ly/8JPh4T
stratocumulus (stratocumulus) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:51:50 -0000
RT @futureaware: Maxing Out Vasimr Performance with Vapor Core Reactors or Nuclear Fusion #future http://bit.ly/8JPh4T
Corrosion Induced by Low Energy Radionuclides - Discussion on corrosion induced by low energy radionuclides (tritium and tritiated water) and radiolytic and decomposition products. Selection of alloys and prevention. Application for a fusion industry of the future.
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Focus on Fusion - Guide to controlled fusion and history of fusion research, presented by UKAEA.
Helium Three - The site where participants can debate on the issue of going to get the He3 from the moon.
Nuclear Fusion Basics - Nuclear fusion energy basics and advantages, presented by EFDA.
The Energy of the 21st Century - Introduction to thermonuclear controlled fusion, presented by CIEMAT.
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