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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

A Giant Step Forward in Nuclear Fusion

A Giant Step Forward in Nuclear Fusion

Fusion reactors heat a plasma of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium under immense pressure until their nuclei overcome the natural force of repulsion and fuse together. Upon fusing they form helium nuclei, releasing excess neutrons and huge amounts of energy.Fusion reactions are the power source of the stars, and would be the most powerful source of clean energy on the planet. Currently there are two multibillion dollar facilities attempting to achieve stable fusion reactions; the ITER fusion reactor in France, and the National Ignition…Read more...http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/A-Giant-Step-Forward-in-Nuclear-Fusion.html

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