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They're likely referring to p+B11 fusion which is a potentially viable reaction that emits all its energy as accelerated charged particles (a current), which ca
by willis936 4y ago
They're likely referring to p+B11 fusion which is a potentially viable reaction that emits all its energy as accelerated charged particles (a current), which can, in theory, be slowed down by inducing a current in a coil (direct conversion). This skips the thermal cycle of electricity generation. There would still be heat, but it would be contained to the plasma with some amount of leak/waste.
There are a great number of asterisks on this. We are not close to making a p+B11 reactor.
- llsf 4y agoInteresting. But I suspect it would take quite some time to get something like that in production. Nonetheless, we should keep do research, it could be the next generation of fusion reactors.
- willis936 4y agoIt depends on how bullish you are on Zap and Helion. I think it is exciting times, but there are inevitable booms and busts in hype and funding. Results are what matter, and those are coming.