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The neutrons are an issue because they slowly destroy the reactor materials [1]. Point is, even with better superconductors we'd still be a long way from pract
by roarcher 3y ago
The neutrons are an issue because they slowly destroy the reactor materials [1].
Point is, even with better superconductors we'd still be a long way from practical fusion power. They'd be a step forward, but they're not the key that's going to unlock a world of cheap clean energy.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron_embrittlement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron_embrittlement