Scientists repeat breakthrough fusion experiment, netting more power than before

Scientists repeat breakthrough fusion experiment, netting more power than before

Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a Department of Energy lab, have successfully repeated a breakthrough fusion power experiment, surpassing their previous results. In the experiment, lasers targeted a tiny gold cylinder containing a deuterium-tritium fuel pellet, resulting in a nuclear fusion reaction that generated more than 3.5 megajoules of energy, an improvement over…

CSU and Marvel Fusion to build groundbreaking $150M laser facility through public-private partnership

CSU and Marvel Fusion to build groundbreaking $150M laser facility through public-private partnership

Colorado State University and Marvel Fusion are partnering to establish a cutting-edge laser and fusion research facility in Fort Collins, with a $150 million investment. This collaboration aims to position Fort Collins as a global hub for laser fusion research and significantly benefit Colorado. The facility, anticipated to be completed by 2026, will house powerful…