Noun
fusor (plural fusors)
(astronomy) A celestial body that, through self-gravity, is able to perform nuclear fusion within its core, at any point in its life. These include stars, stellar remnants, and brown dwarfs.
fusor (plural fusors)
(experimental physics, nuclear physics) An electrostatic inertial confinement fusion apparatus. A device that causes nuclear fusion through electrostatic field compression of the fusion fuel.
A low but steady interest in the fusor has persisted since. Source: Internet
Amateur Taylor Wilson presenting fusor work to Barack Obama, February 7, 2012 Kuba Anglin and Noah Anglin's fusor inside their bedroom lab. Source: Internet
A growing number of amateurs have performed nuclear fusion using simple fusor machines. Source: Internet
Applications Ionized deuterium in a fusor reactor giving off its characteristic pinkish-red glow Emission spectrum of an ultraviolet deuterium arc lamp Deuterium has a number of commercial and scientific uses. Source: Internet
Common considerations Modes of operation Farnsworth–Hirsch fusor during operation in so called "star mode" characterized by "rays" of glowing plasma which appear to emanate from the gaps in the inner grid. Source: Internet
Electrodes Image showing a different grid design There are a number of unsolved challenges with the electrodes in a fusor power system. Source: Internet