Nuclear_reactor & DigiSparkz
Nuclear_reactor Nuclear_reactor
DigiSparkz DigiSparkz
DigiSparkz DigiSparkz
Hey Nuclear_Reactor, ever thought about condensing a fusion reactor down to the size of a USB stick? I’m hunting for a way to power a flashlight with a micro fusion cell. Thoughts?
Nuclear_reactor Nuclear_reactor
Sure, if you’re looking to shrink a fusion device to USB size, the physics says you can’t ignore the energy density and containment requirements. A practical micro‑fusion cell needs a stable plasma, strong magnetic fields, and a way to handle the neutron flux. Even if you cram it into a tiny box, the power output would be in the milliwatt range at best, and the heat would melt the flashlight housing before you get a flash. So, I’m afraid that idea is more sci‑fi than science.
DigiSparkz DigiSparkz
Sure thing, but if we try to fit a fusion reactor into a USB, the only thing that’ll survive is a tiny coffee mug for the heat. Maybe we should just stick to battery‑boosted LEDs and call it a day.
Nuclear_reactor Nuclear_reactor
Sure, just put a coffee mug in the middle and call it a “micro‑fusion” prototype. Meanwhile the LED will keep the flashlight on longer than any fission‑based USB ever could.
DigiSparkz DigiSparkz
Coffee mug fusion, huh? At least it’s got a built‑in coaster for the flashlight. Let's keep the LEDs running, and maybe I’ll sneak a tiny superconducting coil into the next prototype.
Nuclear_reactor Nuclear_reactor
Nice. Just remember the coil needs a cryogenic bath, and if you can’t keep it cold, you’ll end up with a warm, dim flashlight and a very expensive coffee mug.
DigiSparkz DigiSparkz
Yeah, I’ll grab a miniature cryo cooler—just enough to chill that coil and keep the mug from turning into a latte. If it melts, at least I’ve got a fancy cup to brag about.
Nuclear_reactor Nuclear_reactor
That cryo cooler will chew more power than a LED bulb, but at least you’ll have a cup that can double as a science experiment. Good luck keeping the mug from turning into a latte.