Laser fusion test results raise energy hopes

Laser fusion test results raise energy hopes

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A major hurdle to producing fusion energy using lasers has been swept aside, results in a new report show.

The controlled fusion of atoms - creating conditions like those in our Sun - has long been touted as a possible revolutionary energy source.

However, there have been doubts about the use of powerful lasers for fusion energy because the "plasma" they create could interrupt the fusion.

An article in Science showed the plasma is far less a problem than expected.

The report is based on the first experiments from the National Ignition Facility (Nif) in the US that used all 192 of

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Could this but the hurdle that moves us forward.
I sure hope so - We need something to replace are current system of existence.
I knew the plasma was an issue but i guess not so now.
I look forward to seeing what comes of this as the year progresses.
It's a massive place and this is openly being reported on -
This may have some major implications or at least i sure hope so.
Otherwise here in the UK we will be paying 1.50 a litre before the year is out.

What do you peps think?

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Interesting article, however how feasable is this on a large scale? My knowledge of this subject is near enough non existant, but on the face of it sounds really promising.

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Exciting stuff Gc. !


Wired Science : National Ignition Facility


A synthetic seed crystal is grown to a whooping 800lbs in size over two months, before being cut into plates used to focus the lasers etc. .




Dr. Edward Moses, the Project Manager at National Ignition Facility.




Edit :to correct embedded video

[edit on 31-1-2010 by UmbraSumus]

Why doesn't this have 500 replies and 300 s&f's? This is very interesting and important stuff. I just hope it isn't suppressed.