Alderson disk en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after American programmer Dan Alderson, who invented the concept.
Meanings
- A hypothetical megastructure in the form of a disk with a star located in a hole running through its axis, and massive enough to have its own atmosphere
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderson disks | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Alderson disc | alternative | lexicographic |