A laser fusion initiator is a subsystem of Cardassian fusion reactors which provides the energy input needed to bootstrap their reaction processes.

According to Gul Dukat, Deep Space 9's reactor could be shut down by disabling the initiator. (DS9: "Civil Defense")

Laser technology
Tools: autosuture • bone-knitting laser • laser beacon • laser drill • laser scalpel • laser scanner • laser torch • laser welder • microscope laser • miniature laser • nanopulse laser • tri-laser connector
Weapons: Artonian laser • cutting beam • laser cannon • laser detonator • laser pistol • pulse laser • x-ray laser
Other: laser fusion initiator • laser micrometer • LIDAR • optic nerve laser welding • laser pulse system

External link Edit

• Inertial confinement fusion at Wikipedia