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US Firm Achieves Record-Breaking Plasma Fusion Temperature for 24 Hours

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Source: Interesting Engineering
US Firm Achieves Record-Breaking Plasma Fusion Temperature for 24 Hours
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Quantum Kinetics Corporation (QKC), a Washington-based firm, has set a new world record in nuclear fusion by achieving plasma temperatures of 392 million degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours using its patented modular reactor. This surpasses the previous record held by Korea's KSTAR. QKC's breakthrough, which involves processing radioactive wastewater, promises to revolutionize the nuclear industry by offering a safe and clean energy solution and potentially transforming nuclear waste management. The company aims to lead in applied quantum physics and commercial fusion deployment.

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