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The startup you link is one of dozens, many of which are pulsed, with several being laser fusion specifically, including Longview, LaserFusionX, Xcimer Energy,
by DennisP 3y ago
The startup you link is one of dozens, many of which are pulsed, with several being laser fusion specifically, including Longview, LaserFusionX, Xcimer Energy, Focused Energy, HB11 Energy, and Marvel Fusion.[1]
NIF doesn't need political cover for weapons work. We openly spend a hundred times more on nuclear weapons than on fusion power.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/13/science/laser-fusion-energy-start-ups.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/13/science/laser-fusion-ener...
- DennisP 3y agoHere's the archive: https://archive.is/BCsf5 https://archive.is/BCsf5 The article also says "A decade ago, a report by the National Academy of Sciences found much to like in the energy potential of laser fusion but recommended that the United States hold off major investments until ignition was achieved. That time is now." Here is the NAS report: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/18289/chapter/1#xv https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/18289/chapter/1#xv