Energy from nuclear fusion: What is the promise? What hurdles remain?
More advances are needed, but scientists see path to abundant clean energy from nuclear fusion – in which atoms come together rather than split apart.
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More advances are needed, but scientists see path to abundant clean energy from nuclear fusion – in which atoms come together rather than split apart.
On December 5th, scientists at the National Ignition Facility reached a breakthrough in nuclear fusion by producing a reaction with an energy gain. It could be a step toward a world in the distant future where fusion is a source of power.
Prior to leading WSU’s Office of Research, Chris Keane spent decades working on the quest for nuclear fusion. Now he is exploring ways the university and its partners can help develop this advance into a viable energy source.
A new scientific landmark was achieved in California that brings the country one step closer toward achieving a net-zero carbon economy.
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