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Fusion Ignition: What Does The NIF’s 1.3 MJ Yield Mean For Fusion Research?

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Earlier this month, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) announced to the world that they had achieved a record 1.3 MJ yield from a fusion experiment at their National Ignition Facility …read more Continue reading Fusion Ignition: What Does The NIF’s 1.3 MJ Yield Mean For Fusion Research?→

Nuclear Fusion Power Without Regular Tokamaks Or Stellarators

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When it comes to nuclear fusion, the most well-known reactor type today is no doubt the tokamak, due to its relatively straight-forward concept of plasma containment. That’s not to say that there aren’t other ways to accomplish nuclear fusion in a way that could conceivably be used in a commercial …read more

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