Iron Man is perhaps the most prolific superhero engineer there is. Literally at the core of Tony Stark sits one of the most impressive engineering feats of the entire comic book and movie series: a reactor core. While it may not exist in reality (yet), let’s look at some of the engineering needed to make it happen.

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Iron Man’s reactor is essentially a fusion reactor that harnesses energy by removing electrons from Hydrogen atoms. This removal of electrons creates an ion plasma which is the ultimate source of the energy. What makes the miniature reactor both so incredible as well as breathtaking is twofold. One: the energy source is in all practical senses, endless. Sustained fusion reactions of Hydrogen atoms on a small scale is enough to power a block of homes for their sustainable lifetime. Two: the technology is actually a possibility, and MIT believes that a real Iron Man reactor will be created before 2025.

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