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The Sam Altman article and the Helion web site have some major red flags, but this[1] item from the FAQ in particular jumped out at me: > Where is Helion going
by AdamH12113 4y ago
The Sam Altman article and the Helion web site have some major red flags, but this[1] item from the FAQ in particular jumped out at me:
> Where is Helion going to get helium-3?
> Helion produces helium-3 by fusing deuterium in its plasma accelerator utilizing a patented high-efficiency closed-fuel cycle.
That sounds like it might be relevant for the overall efficiency of the system. Are there any outside fusion experts who can comment on the legitimacy of this company and their process?
[1] https://www.helionenergy.com/faq/ https://www.helionenergy.com/faq/
- DennisP 4y agoFrom what I've seen, it's not a separate accelerator. The fusion reactor itself is a plasma accelerator and will run a hybrid reaction of D-D and D-He3. The combination will release 6% of its energy as neutron radiation.