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rhett o rick

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2. Thanks for the article. However, the energy from the sun is from a fusion reaction.

Reply to Odin2005 (Original post)

Mon Apr 23, 2012, 12:27 AM

Apr 2012

So far we dont have any fusion nuclear reactors.

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A funny fact about the sun is that it is a very slow nuclear reactor. [View all] Odin2005 Apr 2012 OP

That's really interesting, thanks! nt MannyGoldstein Apr 2012 #1

Thanks for the article. However, the energy from the sun is from a fusion reaction. rhett o rick Apr 2012 #2

Not exactly sure why you posted this... eqfan592 Apr 2012 #4

I was just rabling about a thought I had. Odin2005 Apr 2012 #6

Sorry if I was getting picky. Someday we may have fusion reactors. nm rhett o rick Apr 2012 #9

It's possible to build a fusion reactor in a decently equipped home shop.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #10

Very interesting. Thanks for posting. snagglepuss Apr 2012 #3

Only 5 billion more? Shit, it's nearly half over already. saras Apr 2012 #5

solar dereciation allowance... peak photon.. oldhippydude Apr 2012 #7

And 93 million miles from the nearest elementary school to boot n/t eridani Apr 2012 #8

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