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fusion reactor

American  

noun

  1. Physics. a reactor for producing atomic energy by nuclear fusion.


fusion reactor British  

noun

  1. a nuclear reactor in which a thermonuclear fusion reaction takes place

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According to Ono, the goal is to establish a more reliable, widely applicable model that scientists can use to evaluate fusion reactor designs before construction begins.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

The technical challenges, including how to convert the energy produced by a fusion reactor into electricity, remain daunting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026

Zupan explained that the equation compares the chances of detecting axions from a fusion reactor with those coming from the sun -- and the comparison is not encouraging.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 28, 2025

TAE says that after more than 25 years of research and development, it has significantly reduced fusion reactor size, cost and complexity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025

The green light on the fusion reactor blinked steadily.

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