Grind 2007-12-04 19:25:28

In physics and nuclear chemistry, nuclear fusion is the process by which multiple atomic particles join together to form a heavier nucleus. It is accompanied by the release or absorption of energy. Iron and nickel nuclei have the largest binding energies per nucleon of all nuclei and therefore are the most stable. The fusion of two nuclei lighter than iron or nickel generally releases energy while the fusion of nuclei heavier than iron or nickel absorbs energy; vice-versa for the reverse process, nuclear fission.

Nuclear fusion occurs naturally in stars. Artificial fusion in human enterprises has also been achieved, although not yet completely controlled. Building upon the nuclear transmutation experiments of Ernest Rutherford done a few years earlier, fusion of light nuclei (hydrogen isotopes) was first observed by Mark Oliphant in 1932, and the steps of the main cycle of nuclear fusion in stars were subsequently worked out by Hans Bethe throughout the remainder of that decade. Research into fusion for military purposes began in the early 1940s, as part of the Manhattan Project, but was not successful until 1952. Research into controlled fusion for civilian purposes began in the 1950s, and continues to this day.

Very Interesting

C-Hawk 2007-12-04 20:22:11

The concept of recombining chemicals upon will is near achievement. Fission has been achieved, fusion is... sort of here. If we can control both ends of the road, we may in the future be able to clean up after ourselves in a much more efficient manner. CO2 could be broken down to C and O2, and that C could be combined with some H, closing a circle of combustible materials to be used in self-contained engines.

Short version: fusion is fun =D

ClockworkTrashcan 2007-12-04 21:47:28

Oh christ it's hot.
Looks like you have to leave a long intelligent coment to get a colon three response.

TKOC 2007-12-04 22:09:47

I love you.

you alone came to my user page and commented, you alone are the most awesomest of awesomness.

sharingankakashi13 2007-12-05 19:34:21

Tastes good like Lolzilla said, but it leaves you with the feeling like your Organs are melting.

ExiledSoul 2007-12-05 20:22:54

I'd hit it.

Erect-Vagina 2007-12-05 21:24:57

How about that fuclear nusion?

HellzYeahCCR 2007-12-05 23:20:58

I heard that it's pretty risky.

Maybe we should stick with renewable enegery.

Maybe windmills or hydro energy?

Gamebun 2007-12-05 23:35:13

Yeah, what's up with that?

andythehedgehog 2007-12-06 07:23:29

1 word: big-ass boom!

homor 2007-12-06 11:05:54

cold fusion
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RabiesIsMe 2007-12-06 13:36:07

nuclear fusion is an asshole >:D

DP 2007-12-09 20:32:17

Its pretiful