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energy23 days ago•10 min saved

Polarization Persists in Laser-Plasma Acceleration, Boosting Fusion Prospects

Researchers have shown for the first time that the polarization (spin alignment) of particles is preserved during laser-plasma acceleration, a breakthrough for compact fusion research. Using pre-polarized Helium-3, the PHELIX laser, and CR-39 detectors, the team demonstrated that spin alignment survives high-gradient acceleration, which can increase fusion reaction probabilities and enable new physics experiments beyond the Standard Model.

via Interesting Engineering|

#energy #helium-3 #high-energy-physics

energy3 months ago•8 min saved

HTS coil-winding breakthrough nudges fusion toward commercial power

Japan’s Helical Fusion has completed a one-of-a-kind coil manufacturing machine, built with Sugino Machine, to wind high-temperature superconducting cables into spiral coils for the Helix HARUKA reactor. The device targets a key manufacturing bottleneck to enable efficient production of HTS coils, a step toward commercially viable fusion energy by the 2030s, with on-site assembly to begin later this year and demonstrations planned around 2030 to prove net electricity, steady operation, and maintainability.

via Interesting Engineering|

#coil-manufacturing #energy #fusion

science4 months ago•2 min saved

China's 'Artificial Sun' Breaks Fusion Density Limit, Advancing Clean Energy

Researchers in China have successfully pushed the plasma density in their EAST nuclear fusion reactor beyond the long-standing Greenwald limit, achieving higher densities while maintaining stability, which could advance fusion energy development.

via Nature|

#china #east #greenwald-limit

business4 months ago•0 min saved

Trump Media's Nuclear Fusion Ambitions and Market Reactions

Short sellers are increasing their bets against Trump media group amid a nuclear fusion merger, reflecting investor skepticism or concern over the company's prospects in this sector.

via Financial Times|

#business #financial-markets #merger

science4 months ago•3 min saved

China's 'Artificial Sun' Breaks Fusion Density Records, Approaching Break-Even

Chinese scientists have made a significant advancement in nuclear fusion research by experimentally surpassing the Greenwald density limit in a tokamak, indicating progress toward achieving sustained fusion energy, which remains years away but is a crucial step for future energy solutions.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|

#china #energy-breakthrough #greenwald-density-limit

science4 months ago•4 min saved

China's EAST Tokamak Breaks Greenwald Limit, Pioneering Fusion Power

China's EAST tokamak has achieved a groundbreaking stable high-density plasma state called the 'density-free regime,' validating a theoretical model and potentially revolutionizing fusion energy development by overcoming long-standing stability barriers.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#china-east #density-free-regime #fusion-energy

business5 months ago•0 min saved

Investors Eyeing Nuclear Fusion Amid Scientific Breakthroughs and Challenges

Nuclear fusion remains a complex and uncertain investment opportunity, posing challenges not only for scientists but also for investors due to its technical difficulties and high costs, as discussed in a Financial Times article.

via Financial Times|

#business #energy #financial-times

business5 months ago•5 min saved

Trump's Nuclear Deal and Fusion Venture Raise Ethics and Financial Concerns

The article discusses concerns over a $6 billion merger between Trump Media & Technology Group and fusion energy company TAE Technologies, highlighting potential conflicts of interest for Donald Trump, whose financial stake could influence government decisions on fusion energy, raising ethical questions and fears of favoritism in the emerging clean energy sector.

via CNN|

#business #conflict-of-interest #energy-industry

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Media's $6 Billion Merger with Fusion Power Firm Sparks Market Surge

Trump Media announced a $6 billion merger with fusion power company TAE Technologies, aiming to develop commercial-scale nuclear fusion energy, with plans to build the first utility-scale fusion power plant by 2026, amidst skepticism about fusion's viability as a commercial energy source.

via ABC News|

#business #energy #merger

science5 months ago•2 min saved

Unexpected Effects of Plasma Turbulence in Fusion Reactors

Researchers at Japan's NIFS have observed unexpected roles of plasma turbulence inside fusion reactors, acting as both a mediator that rapidly connects different plasma regions and a carrier that transports heat, challenging existing theories and opening new avenues for improving fusion efficiency.

via Gizmodo|

#experimental-physics #fusion-reactors #heat-transfer

science5 months ago•5 min saved

2025 Space Discoveries: New Moons, Mergers, and Future Horizons

Despite political challenges in 2025, significant scientific achievements were made, including the detection of the strongest gravitational signals from black hole mergers, advancements in nuclear fusion, innovative gene therapies, and breakthroughs in chemical recycling and climate research, highlighting a resilient and innovative scientific community.

via Boing Boing|

#black-holes #crispr #gravitational-waves

science7 months ago•2 min saved

UK Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Fusion Energy Technology

The UKAEA is decommissioning the world's longest-running fusion reactor, the JET tokamak, which has provided valuable insights into fusion energy, a promising clean power source that mimics the sun's process. The project achieved a record energy output and contributed to understanding reactor longevity, with future developments including a new reactor in England. Fusion energy offers a powerful, waste-free alternative to nuclear fission, potentially transforming the energy landscape alongside solar and wind power.

via The Cool Down|

#clean-energy #decommissioning #fusion-energy

science-and-technology7 months ago•4 min saved

Global Push for Fusion Energy Gains Momentum Amid Funding Challenges

The US Department of Energy has released a new, ambitious roadmap to develop fusion energy by the 2030s, emphasizing public-private partnerships and AI tools, but it lacks concrete funding plans and faces significant scientific and technical challenges before fusion can become a viable energy source.

via The Verge|

#ai-in-energy #doe-roadmap #energy-infrastructure

science7 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion Scaling

MIT researchers have made progress in nuclear fusion by developing a physics-based machine learning model to predict plasma behavior in tokamak reactors, aiding safer and more reliable energy production, marking a significant step toward practical fusion energy.

via Gizmodo|

#machine-learning #mit #nuclear-fusion

world8 months ago

Albuquerque Secures $1 Billion Fusion Energy Facility, Boosting Local Economy and Innovation

Pacific Fusion has selected Albuquerque as the site for a $1 billion nuclear fusion facility, marking a significant investment in advanced energy technology.

via Albuquerque Journal|

#albuquerque #billion-dollars #energy