Breakthrough: Fusion Energy Output Hits 8.6 Megajoules
Fusion energy just doubled its output to 8.6 MJ. Discover how this game-changing breakthrough is shaping the future of clean energy today.
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Breakthrough: Fusion Energy Output Hits 8.6 Megajoules Laser Fusion Experiment Doubles Energy Output to 8.6 Megajoules Curious about the latest laser- powered fusion breakthrough? Scientists at the U. S. Department of Energy’s National Ignition Facility ( NIF) have achieved a new milestone in nuclear fusion research— more than doubling the energy yield of their record- setting experiment. The fusion experiment recently produced an astonishing 8.6 megajoules of energy, far surpassing the 3.15 megajoules generated during the world’s first net- positive fusion shot in 2022. This progress underscores the transformative potential of clean fusion energy and keeps the long- term goal of commercial fusion power within reach. Image Credits:Damien Jemison/LLNL What’s Fueling the Fusion Breakthrough? The National Ignition Facility uses a cutting- edge method known as inertial confinement fusion ( ICF) to replicate the conditions at the heart of stars. The fusion fuel— composed of deuterium and tritium— is encased in a diamond shell and plac…
