- Joined
- Apr 1, 2005
- Messages
- 10,318
- Reaction score
- 6,264
A US science institute is on the verge of achieving a longstanding goal in nuclear fusion research.
The National Ignition Facility uses a powerful laser to heat and compress hydrogen fuel, initiating fusion.
An experiment suggests the goal of "ignition", where the energy released by fusion exceeds that delivered by the laser, is now within touching distance.
The research takes place at the National Ignition Facility in Livermore, California.
Call me a cynical old bastard but I feel as though it's been "within touching distance" for decades.
The National Ignition Facility uses a powerful laser to heat and compress hydrogen fuel, initiating fusion.
An experiment suggests the goal of "ignition", where the energy released by fusion exceeds that delivered by the laser, is now within touching distance.
The research takes place at the National Ignition Facility in Livermore, California.
Call me a cynical old bastard but I feel as though it's been "within touching distance" for decades.