Section 5
Nuclear Fusion
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Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear fusion is the process by which two or more atomic nuclei join together to form a single heavier nucleus and large amounts of energy.
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Fusion Reactors
A fusion reactor is designed to use the thermal energy from nuclear fusion to produce electricity.
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The Hydrogen Bomb
The hydrogen bomb is a nuclear weapon that uses a mixture of fission and fusion to produce a massive explosion.