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NUCLEAR FUSION POWER [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bombs and Grenades
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hydrogen bomb
1, record 1, English, hydrogen%20bomb
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thermonuclear bomb 2, record 1, English, thermonuclear%20bomb
correct
- H-bomb 3, record 1, English, H%2Dbomb
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] thermonuclear bomb, also called hydrogen bomb, or H-bomb, [is a] weapon whose enormous explosive power results from an uncontrolled self-sustaining chain reaction in which isotopes of hydrogen combine under extremely high temperatures to form helium in a process known as nuclear fusion. The high temperatures that are required for the reaction are produced by the detonation of an atomic bomb. A thermonuclear bomb differs fundamentally from an atomic bomb in that it utilizes the energy released when two light atomic nuclei combine, or fuse, to form a heavier nucleus. 4, record 1, English, - hydrogen%20bomb
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Bombes et grenades
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bombe à hydrogène
1, record 1, French, bombe%20%C3%A0%20hydrog%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bombe thermonucléaire 2, record 1, French, bombe%20thermonucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
- bombe H 2, record 1, French, bombe%20H
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la bombe thermonucléaire ou à hydrogène, utilise un autre type de réaction nucléaire [que celui utilisé par une bombe atomique]. En fait, c'est le processus inverse de la bombe atomique, soit la fusion d'atomes plus légers, dans la plupart des cas, des atomes d'hydrogène. [...] pour provoquer cette fusion, il faut beaucoup d'énergie. On utilise alors une bombe atomique comme détonateur. 3, record 1, French, - bombe%20%C3%A0%20hydrog%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bombas y granadas
- Armas QBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bomba de hidrógeno
1, record 1, Spanish, bomba%20de%20hidr%C3%B3geno
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Thermonuclear fusion
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- divertor
1, record 2, English, divertor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In nuclear fusion power research, a divertor is a device within a tokamak or a stellarator that allows the online removal of waste material from the plasma while the reactor is still operating. This allows control over the buildup of fusion products in the fuel, and removes impurities in the plasma that have entered into it from the vessel lining. 2, record 2, English, - divertor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fusion thermonucléaire
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- diverteur
1, record 2, French, diverteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- écorceur 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9corceur
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'un réacteur à fusion qui permet de modifier les lignes de champ au bord du plasma afin d'en extraire les impuretés et les cendres. 3, record 2, French, - diverteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diverteur : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 2 septembre 2020. 4, record 2, French, - diverteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
écorceur : désignation qui est tombée en désuétude. 2, record 2, French, - diverteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fusión termonuclear
- Reactores nucleares de fisión
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Divertor
1, record 2, Spanish, Divertor
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-08-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Nuclear Science and Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Nuclear Society
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Nuclear%20Society
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CNS 2, record 3, English, CNS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- The technical society of the Canadian Nuclear Association 3, record 3, English, The%20technical%20society%20of%20the%20Canadian%20Nuclear%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Nuclear Society(CNS) promotes the exchange of information on all aspects of nuclear science and technology and its applications. This includes nuclear power generation, fuel production, uranium mining and refining, management of radioactive wastes and used fuel. Other topics include medical and industrial uses of radionuclides, occupational and environmental radiation protection, the science and technology of nuclear fusion, and associated activities in research and development. 4, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Nuclear%20Society
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Canadian Nuclear Society was established in 1979 as "The technical society of the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)". In 1998, the CNS incorporated independently as a federal, not-for-profit corporation. 4, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Nuclear%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Société Nucléaire Canadienne
1, record 3, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20Nucl%C3%A9aire%20Canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SNC 2, record 3, French, SNC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- société technique de l'Association Nucléaire Canadienne 3, record 3, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20technique%20de%20l%27Association%20Nucl%C3%A9aire%20Canadienne
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le but principal de la SNC est de favoriser l'échange de connaissances en sciences et technologies nucléaires. Ceci comprend tous les aspects de l'énergie nucléaire, l'uranium, la fission et les autres technologies nucléaires telles que la protection des travailleurs et de l'environnement, les diagnostics et les traitements médicaux, l'utilisation des radio-isotopes et la conservation des aliments. 3, record 3, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20Nucl%C3%A9aire%20Canadienne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Société Nucléaire Canadienne (SNC) a été fondée en 1979 au titre de "société technique de l'Association Nucléaire Canadienne (ANC)". [...] En 1998, la SNC changea de statut et s'incorpora fédéralement, à but non lucratif. 3, record 3, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20Nucl%C3%A9aire%20Canadienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-11-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Thermonuclear fusion
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fusion power
1, record 4, English, fusion%20power
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fusion energy 2, record 4, English, fusion%20energy
correct
- nuclear fusion energy 3, record 4, English, nuclear%20fusion%20energy
correct
- nuclear fusion power 3, record 4, English, nuclear%20fusion%20power
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energy derived from nuclear fusion in a hot plasma. 4, record 4, English, - fusion%20power
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fusion Energy. In a fusion reaction, two light atomic nuclei fuse together to form heavier ones ... The fusion process releases a large amount of energy, which is the energy source of the sun and the stars. Fusion has some key features which make it an attractive option in a future energy mix: the fusion process is inherently safe; waste which will not be a burden for future generations; no emission of greenhouse gases; and the capacity for large scale energy production. 5, record 4, English, - fusion%20power
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fusion power: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 6, record 4, English, - fusion%20power
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fusion thermonucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- énergie de fusion
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9nergie%20de%20fusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- énergie thermonucléaire 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9nergie%20thermonucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
- énergie nucléaire de fusion 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9nergie%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20de%20fusion
correct, feminine noun, rare
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'énergie de fusion. La fusion est une autre forme d'énergie nucléaire. Elle cumule les avantages du nucléaire «classique» (densité énergétique, pas de pollution en fonctionnement...) tout en se donnant pour objectifs la diminution voire la suppression de ses inconvénients (pas de déchets à long terme, sûreté intrinsèque, combustibles abondants). [...] Pour être viables, [les] formes d'énergie devront bien évidemment satisfaire à des critères économiques mais aussi prendre en compte des exigences en terme d'environnement, de sûreté de fonctionnement, de disponibilité des ressources. L'énergie de fusion, dont la faisabilité reste à démontrer, répond à l'ensemble de ces exigences. 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20de%20fusion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Complémentairement à l'énergie nucléaire de fission, il existe une énergie également d'origine nucléaire, c'est-à-dire liée à une transformation structurelle des noyaux atomiques, qui s'appelle l'énergie nucléaire de fusion. Dans une réaction de fusion, l'énergie est libérée par la fusion de deux noyaux d'éléments légers avec formation d'éléments plus lourds et nucléairement plus stables. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20de%20fusion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
énergie de fusion; énergie nucléaire de fusion : termes extraits du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduits avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 6, record 4, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20de%20fusion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fusión termonuclear
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- energía de fusión
1, record 4, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20de%20fusi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- molecular hydrogen combustion 1, record 5, English, molecular%20hydrogen%20combustion
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Along with the energy derived from the wind, the sun, molecular hydrogen combustion and nuclear fusion, the tides are being seriously considered as a possible power source. 1, record 5, English, - molecular%20hydrogen%20combustion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- combustion à l'hydrogène moléculaire
1, record 5, French, combustion%20%C3%A0%20l%27hydrog%C3%A8ne%20mol%C3%A9culaire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-08-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Thermonuclear fusion
- Atomic Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- demonstration reactor for nuclear fusion 1, record 6, English, demonstration%20reactor%20for%20nuclear%20fusion
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DEMO, the next step after NET, should prove the feasibility of commercial power production in a nuclear fusion reactor. 1, record 6, English, - demonstration%20reactor%20for%20nuclear%20fusion
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Fusion thermonucléaire
- Physique atomique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réacteur à fusion nucléaire de démonstration
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9acteur%20%C3%A0%20fusion%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20de%20d%C3%A9monstration
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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