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Scientists Discover How To Stabilize Plasma In Fusion Reactors

posted by Fnord666 on Monday July 23 2018, @01:03PM   Printer-friendly
from the plasma-conduits dept.

MrPlow writes:

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Experts were able to simulate the mechanism that stabilizes plasma in fusion reactors. This development could take humankind one step closer to a clean, unlimited source of fusion energy.

So...practical commercial fusion is still 50 years way (just like it's been for the past 60 years), right?

Source: https://www.techtimes.com/articles/232452/20180719/scientists-discover-how-to-stabilize-plasma-in-fusion-reactors.htm

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  • (Score: 2) by The Shire on Tuesday July 24 2018, @11:17AM

    by The Shire (5824) on Tuesday July 24 2018, @11:17AM (#711667)

    All i said was that we are already tapping fusion for energy. i made no efficiency claims. It's also pretty pointless to refer to efficiency when the power source is ubiquitous. I will say this though, regardless of efficiency it's safe to say solar is providing infinitely more power than man made fusion energy.

    That being said, I'd much rather eee us focused on gen iv nuclear which at least is a known clean and abundant power source.

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