Nuclear Fusion

A cheaper more compact route to nuclear fusion?

Nuclear fusion powers the stars and offers the promise of unlimited, clean energy on Earth.

New record for fusion power

Alcator C-Mod tokamak nuclear fusion reactor sets world record on final day of operation. scientists

Small-scale nuclear fusion may be a new energy source

Fusion energy may soon be used in small-scale power stations. This means producing environmentally friendly

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

A metallic case called a hohlraum holds the fuel capsule for NIF experiments. Target handling systems precisely position the target and freeze it to cryogenic temperatures (18 kelvins, or -427 degrees Fahrenheit) so that a fusion reaction is more easily achieved. Photo by Eduard Dewald/LLNL
Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion Research

Ignition — the process of releasing fusion energy equal to or greater than the amount

Triple-Threat Method Sparks Hope for Nuclear Fusion Energy

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

Nuclear fusion milestone passed at US lab

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