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thermonuclear fusion [1 record]

Record 1 2008-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Heat (Physics)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
DEF

[A] phenomenon that occurs when light atomic nuclei, such as those of hydrogen, collide at extremely high speeds.

OBS

The collision transforms the nuclei into heavier nuclei, such as those of helium, releasing massive heat energy through the transformation process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Chaleur (Physique)
  • Centrales nucléaires
DEF

Réaction entre deux noyaux légers aboutissant à la production d'un noyau plus lourd que l'un quelconque des noyaux initiaux et dégageant une grande quantité d'énergie.

CONT

D'importantes recherches sont en cours en vue de réaliser la fusion thermonucléaire contrôlée, c'est-à-dire des dispositifs permettant d'obtenir les réactions de fusion nucléaire, dans lesquels la quantité d'énergie libérée serait contrôlable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Calor (Física)
  • Centrales nucleares
DEF

Fusión nuclear provocada por agitación térmica a temperatura muy elevada.

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