Thermonuclear vs Ramscoop - What's the difference?
thermonuclear | ramscoop |
Of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures.
Of, or relating to the use of atomic weapons based on such fusion, especially as distinguished from those based on fission.
(science fiction) A proposed space travel technology using enormous electromagnetic fields as a scoop to collect and compress hydrogen and trigger thermonuclear fusion, thus powering the vessel.