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A '''fusion reactor''' is a type of nuclear power plant that uses [[nuclear fusion]] for power generation. | |||
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The UNSC utilizes nuclear fusion reactors to a great degree, from spacecraft to [[UNSC Reactor|groundside bases]]. Fusion reactors are used as a power source on [[United Nations Space Command]] warships. The reactor makes up the main component of a ship's primary propulsion system, known as a [[fusion drive]], which uses vectored drive exhaust to provide thrust.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[The Maw]]''</ref> UNSC fusion reactors are known to use the [[hydrogen]] isotope [[deuterium]] as fuel.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 275''</ref> | |||
The UNSC has also mastered fusion rector technology on a remarkably small scale, as demonstred by the miniature fusion plants mounted on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 45''</ref> Despite their size, these reactors are extremely efficient; the microfusion plant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|MJOLNIR Mark IV]] was capable of providing power for 15 years of continuous operation.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 140''</ref> | |||
The [[Covenant]] employ a more advanced type of fusion power plant, known as the [[pinch fusion reactor]], to power their starships and other machines.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 305''</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 05:31, October 4, 2011
A fusion reactor is a type of nuclear power plant that uses nuclear fusion for power generation.
Usage
The UNSC utilizes nuclear fusion reactors to a great degree, from spacecraft to groundside bases. Fusion reactors are used as a power source on United Nations Space Command warships. The reactor makes up the main component of a ship's primary propulsion system, known as a fusion drive, which uses vectored drive exhaust to provide thrust.[1] UNSC fusion reactors are known to use the hydrogen isotope deuterium as fuel.[2]
The UNSC has also mastered fusion rector technology on a remarkably small scale, as demonstred by the miniature fusion plants mounted on the MJOLNIR armor.[3] Despite their size, these reactors are extremely efficient; the microfusion plant of the MJOLNIR Mark IV was capable of providing power for 15 years of continuous operation.[4]
The Covenant employ a more advanced type of fusion power plant, known as the pinch fusion reactor, to power their starships and other machines.[5]
Real world
Real-world fusion reactors currently require more power than they release, so are not yet an economical means of electricity generation. Promising approaches include doughnut-shaped tokamaks, Polywells and laser-driven inertial confinement fusion.
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved
- Halo 2 (Mentioned only)
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo: First Strike
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: Contact Harvest
