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Magnetized fusion technique produces significant results: ‘Break-even’ point close

Working with two magnetic fields and a laser, all at low points of their power

The top of this image shows how early in the heating, magnetic fields, drawn as black lines, prevent heat from flowing easily between the two yellow laser spots. Later in the heating, as depicted on the bottom half, the moving magnetic fields continually connect and provide a channel for heat to flow between the two laser spots. This newly discovered magnetic behavior could advance nuclear fusion. Image credit: Joglekar, Thomas, Fox and Bhattacharjee

Magnetic behavior discovery could advance nuclear fusion

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to get a fusion reaction going. Inspired by the space

Implosion of a fusion microcapsule on the NOVA laser system. Taken from LLNL September 2002 ST&R publication. http://www.llnl.gov/str/September02/September02.html (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Challenge: How to Keep Fusion Going Long Enough

Machinery of an Energy Dream Fusion, the process that powers the sun, is the forever

Triple-Threat Method Sparks Hope for Nuclear Fusion Energy

The secrets to its success are lasers, magnets and a big pinch The Z machine

It’s the 21st Century. Where’s My Fusion Reactor?

Cheap, practical fusion may be closer than you think. Nuclear fusion is 30 years away,

Nuclear fusion milestone passed at US lab

Researchers at a US lab have passed a crucial milestone on the way to their

Fusion, Anyone?

Not Quite Yet, but in the Journal “Physics of Plasmas,” Researchers from National Ignition Facility