the deuterium reactor is a fusion reactor whose design is based upon a non - singular electrostatic required by the quantization of electric charge . this potential allows for a significant reduction in the fusion barrier of deuterium nuclei when these nuclei are held in close proximity , as within a crystal , and preconditioned using a magnetic field . this manner of fusion barrier reduction produces direct fusion of two deuterium nuclei into a helium nucleus without attendant hazardous radiation of classical fusion reactors . the energy released in the deuterium reactor may be used in different ways for different applications and its use will result in a significant reduction in fossil fuel use , a significant reduction in radioactive waste by replacing fission reactors , and a significant impact upon the world economy .