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So... what is their Current Q number? “The fusion energy gain factor, usually expressed with the symbol Q, is the ratio of fusion power produced in a nuclear f
by andymoe 7y ago
So... what is their Current Q number?
“The fusion energy gain factor, usually expressed with the symbol Q, is the ratio of fusion power produced in a nuclear fusion reactor to the power required to maintain the plasma in steady state.” [1]
[1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_energy_gain_factor https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_energy_gain_factor
- DennisP 7y agoCurrently zero, because the necessary lasers are just now becoming available. In theory, they've got a kJ laser to generate the magnetic field, a 30kJ laser hitting the fuel, and a GJ energy output, for Q over 30,000 minus whatever losses you have in the lasers and electricity harvesting. https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1016/j.mre.2017.05.001 https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1016/j.mre.2017.05.001
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