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"Breakthrough: Fusion Reactor Sets New Energy Production Record"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Breakthrough: Fusion Reactor Sets New Energy Production Record"

The Joint European Torus (JET) in the UK has achieved a new fusion energy world record, producing 69 megajoules in its final experiment after 40 years of research. Despite this milestone, the facility still falls short of achieving a net positive energy balance. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in France, set to be JET's successor, aims to produce outputs of up to 700 megawatts, representing a significant step towards establishing reliable and renewable energy. While progress has been made, significant challenges remain in the quest for practical fusion energy production.

"Nuclear Fusion Breaks Heat Record, Bringing Clean Energy Closer"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Nuclear Fusion Breaks Heat Record, Bringing Clean Energy Closer"

Scientists at the Joint European Torus (JET) have set a world record for nuclear fusion by generating 69 megajoules of energy over five seconds from a small amount of fuel, marking a significant step towards a green energy revolution. The facility, which has been pioneering fusion technology since 1983, will now be decommissioned over 17 years to inform future fusion reactors. While the record-breaking results are encouraging for the larger fusion project Iter, commercial fusion energy production still requires further development and training of skilled personnel.