Focus fusion’s first “pinch”

Posted on October 18, 2009 | Comments Off on Focus fusion’s first “pinch”

This looks promising. The dream of a fusion reactor in every basement. Or, at least, in the backyard.

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0 responses to “Focus fusion’s first “pinch””

  1. SnoopyTheGoon's avatar SnoopyTheGoon | October 19, 2009 at 3:06 am |

    Hmm… interesting. On one hand, it promises to be aneutronic, which means that it solves one of the main problem Tokamaks cannot resolve: destruction of the retaining walls by neutrons.
    On the other hand, the quantity of gamma-radiation will be such that you wouldn’t want one of those in your backyard. Or, in fact, anywhere near San Antonio 😉

  2. Dick Stanley's avatar Dick Stanley | October 19, 2009 at 12:10 pm |

    My forecast probably is over-optimistic. 😉
    But they’re talking about having a reactor in every neighborhood, so I guess they don’t see it being as radioactive as all that.