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GlockNewb

Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
« on: January 27, 2023, 10:17:55 AM »


As best as I could understand, essentially they applied the principal of a survival fire piston to atomic material at cryogenic temperatures and were able to create a reaction that generates more energy than it consumes.
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2023, 10:34:54 AM »
Quote from: GlockNewb on January 27, 2023, 10:17:55 AM

As best as I could understand, essentially they applied the principal of a survival fire piston to atomic material at cryogenic temperatures and were able to create a reaction that generates more energy than it consumes.

https://www.newsweek.com/nuclear-fusion-energy-milestone-ignition-confirmed-california-1733238

I keep waiting for the hydrogen fuel cell cars to reenter the market, but apparently the initial market test demonstrated it's not turn-key ready.  CA is still the only state with hydrogen fuel cell stations to replenish them, mainly around San Francisco.

It would be a major win for Hawaii if fusion power plants were able to replace our current power plants.  But, given the initial cost, I see this going down the way rail and every other state-sponsored debacle has.
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robtmc

Re: Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2023, 12:56:49 PM »
Only 20, or is it 30 years away, same as it has been since the 50's.
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Lihikai

Re: Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2023, 07:49:45 PM »
Fusion will probably never via viable in our lifetime.  This might stand a chance in the market:  https://www.foxnews.com/tech/u-s-approves-first-small-modular-nuclear-reactor-design
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2023, 10:29:50 PM »
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