Exciting times

[timothy]

Fusion Energy Breakthrough: Major Milestone Achieved in US Experiment

The National Ignition Facility has achieved net energy gain in a fusion reactor for the first time.

www.cnet.com

Means a lot for our future.

 

[Lew Newby]

As the article said, this technology is still in the Proof of Principle stage. My grandchildren may see a benefit from it and I hope they do. Fusion is a game changer BUT it is a long ways away.

 

[LMichaels]

I wonder if it uses dilythium crystals. "More power Scotty"

 

[RichPB (richlife)]

Yes, I agree with all of these comments. Delighted to see the promise in my lifetime (there may be hope for us humans yet), but not expecting to be around to see the fruit.

 

[DanHoo]

 

[Darren Lebner]

Still waiting for my water-fueled car.

 

[TimA]

At this time it frankly means very little other than a headline grab. In the future? Who knows.

 

[Ed P]

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Looks like you got what it takes, Dan. They're hiring!

 

[DanHoo]

Looks like you got what it takes, Dan. They're hiring!

Hot enough, Dense Enough, Round Enough, Long Enough...

I might have two of those covered.

 

[Ed P]

The energy production took place in less time than it takes for light to travel one inch...

It's amazing to me that science can even time something that happens that fast.

 

[Darren Lebner]

Lasers shmasers! Coal fusion!

 

[Steve Hoch]

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I don't know, it looks suspiciously like a Flux capacitor. Doc Brown invented that back in the 80's. I think we should be further ahead by now!

 

[Darren Lebner]

Now please tell us about the input energy required to fire off those lasers' 2 megajoules.

 

[Erik Tracy]

Now that is real science.

The future looks bright - gotta get my shades.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I wonder if it uses dilythium crystals. "More power Scotty"

Just remember “But Captain, I can’t change the laws of physics!”
As Lew said, the proof of concept is really exciting though! It will not happen in my lifetime but, I hope it does indeed change the way we look at the future.

 

[JKalchik]

I've been hearing for 40+ years that this is just around the corner. I'm still hoping to see a viable commercial fusion reactor in service in my lifetime.

 

[Ed P]

I've been hearing for 40+ years that this is just around the corner. I'm still hoping to see a viable commercial fusion reactor in service in my lifetime.

In the meantime, sign up for one of these atomic tours! I know, it's fission, not fusion, but it's only $3. Don't forget your sunglasses and sunblock.

 

[LMichaels]

Duck and cover