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Modern nuclear technologies are actually very safe. Leveraging an alternative model about eight years ago, this plasma generates its own magnetic fields, avoid
by user6723 3y ago
Modern nuclear technologies are actually very safe.
Leveraging an alternative model about eight years ago, this plasma generates its own magnetic fields, avoiding the multi-billion magnet infrastructure required by Tokomak. This plasma stays "lit" almost indefinitely with less than 280 watts of power input.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBInhPFFVog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBInhPFFVog
- nl 3y agoThat's a fusion (as opposed to fission 0 discussed in this article) reactor . Once that becomes economically viable it's pretty interesting. It remains a way off though.
- user6723 3y agoThey cost less than $30-million to build.
- wpietri 3y agoI took a look around for reliable sources on this and I can find nothing. Is there much reason to think this isn't just a scam or a bunch of goofs?
- nisa 3y agoNo. Looks like no peer-reviewed papers. No prototype that is independently verified. Considering their extraordinary claims no evidence can be found. If that thing works and can be independently verified it's Nobel prize territory.
- user6723 3y agoThe source linked above is what is called a primary source (as taught in grade school). The video is raw video footage, not CGI.
- wpietri 3y agoI agree it's a primary source, and primary sources are often terrible. That's why I'm looking for outside confirmation.