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nuclear fusion reaction - a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy

cold fusion - nuclear fusion at or near room temperatures; claims to have discovered it are generally considered to have been mistaken

nuclear reaction - (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei

thermonuclear reaction - a nuclear fusion reaction taking place at very high temperatures (as in the sun)

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Given the resources, I believe scientists will discover new ways and means of delivering green and affordable electricity, such as the recent development of a controlled nuclear fusion reaction, using computer designed magnets without the need for huge inputs of electricity.

Trust the scientists and engineers

Of the various designs for nuclear fusion reaction, one reactor type has been developed in the US to generate power cheaper than a new coal-fired plant's electricity (see below).

One Nuclear Fusion Reactor Could Generate Power Cheaper Than Coal-Fired Electricity

At a Press conference on March 23, 1989, the two men announced they had sustained a controlled nuclear fusion reaction in a glass jar that generated four times more energy than they put in.

Martin Fleischmann 1927-2012; Obituary

The shrinkage sets off a runaway nuclear fusion reaction that races through the star within seconds, consuming it entirely.

New fuel for supernova debate

nuclear fusion reaction, which results in a thermonuclear explosion, such as

N. Korea to boost nuclear capability

Monday's announcement came just days after reports from North Korean state media that the country's scientists had succeeded in carrying out a nuclear fusion reaction, and thereby made a "breakthrough" in the possible creation of new energy sources.

Seoul records unusual radioactivity on North Korean border

SEOUL: North Korea, one of the world s poorest countries, said on Wednesday it had succeeded in creating a nuclear fusion reaction to produce energy, a claim called absurd by nuclear experts.

North Korea claims nuclear fusion, prompts skeptics

Seoul, May 12 (BNA) North Korea said Wednesday it succeeded in producing a nuclear fusion reaction, a claim that appeared to be aimed at increasing its bargaining power before the communist state rejoins stalled six nation talks on its nuclear ambitions.

N. Korea claims it succeeded in nuclear fusion

Two scientists have successfully created a sustained nuclear fusion reaction at room temperature in a chemistry laboratory at the University of Utah.

Cold panacea: two researchers proclaimed 20 years ago that they'd achieved cold fusion, the ultimate energy solution. The workwent nowhere, but the hope remains

BRITISH and Japanese scientists came a step closer to creating a controlled nuclear fusion reaction yesterday.

Free fuel in the pipeline