Dyson sphere
English
Etymology
Named for Freeman Dyson, who originally described the concept in 1960.
Noun
Dyson sphere (plural Dyson spheres)
- A hypothetical system of orbiting solar power satellites meant to completely encompass a star and capture its entire energy output.
- (science fiction) A solid shell of matter enclosing a star.
Synonyms
- Dyson shell
- (system of satellites): Dyson swarm
Hypernyms
Coordinate terms
- Niven ring, Dyson ring
- Alderson disc / Alderson disk
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