Five New Fusion Prospects, Minus the Neutrons
Date | 15th, Oct 2023 |
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Source | IEEE Spectrum - Scientific and Educational Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Interest in fusion energy is surging today in response to the world’s desperate need for abundant clean power. At least 43 private companies are now pursuing this goal of safely fusing two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus while releasing energy. However, the standard deuterium-tritium (D-T) reaction at the core of conventional fusion reactors conceals big, long-term problems.