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Q predicted this?

• jsnodlin 5y ago
• ArnoVW 5y ago
  to quote Wikipedia: A 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. The condition of Q = 1, when the power being released by the fusion reactions is equal to the required heating power, is referred to as breakeven, or in some sources, scientific breakeven. TL;DR: high Q = free unlimited energy!!!! low Q = "fusion is 30 years away" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_energy_gain_factor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_energy_gain_factor
  • thwoawayyowser 5y ago
    And undefined Q = "Let's get some press before our next funding round" /s
  • justsomehnguy 5y ago
    > TL;DR: high Q = free unlimited energy!!!! low Q = "fusion is 30 years away" The real LPT is always in the comments.
• MrWiffles 5y ago
  No, but he’s always watching. The trial never ends…