Giant Laser in the Works to Achieve Fusion

Charles_Main · #1 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 11:18 PM

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The goal of the project, known as the National Ignition Facility (NIF), is to create such intense heat and pressure that the fuel, both isotopes of the element hydrogen, will fuse together to form helium.

Researchers expect that reaction will release massive amounts of energy that could one day provide nearly unlimited and environmentally friendly power to the world

We need to put as many resources as we can into this, IMO

Giant Laser Made to Achieve Fusion : Discovery Channel

CA95380 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 11:24 PM

Interesting!

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Researchers expect that reaction will release massive amounts of energy that could one day provide nearly unlimited and environmentally friendly power to the world, advance basic scientific research and ensure the effectiveness of the nation's nuclear warheads.

I think if we could tap into (and save) all the bullshit talk in Washington, DC there were be enough hot air to furnish power to several cities, nearby? they would not even have to have windmills. But then what do I know?