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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 [[ | 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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