An unusual method of energy production: a diamond sphere with a nuclear engine and laser “striking”

Fusion can revolutionize electricity production by reducing dependence on fossil fuels as well as reducing environmental impacts.

NIF scientists have made significant progress in “igniting” fusion using 192 lasers , a tiny golden cylinder, a diamond capsule with deuterium and tritium, copying the conditions that exist on the Sun. Ecoticias.com writes about it.

Fusion has the potential to revolutionize electricity production, reducing dependence on fossil fuels as well as reducing environmental impacts.

NIF's fusion breakthrough marks a new era in clean energy. The discovery made by scientists symbolizes a change in the model in the segment of nuclear energy, media reports. The development of innovative technologies that use lasers together with precious metals to activate the fusion process opens up new potential for the production of cleaner electricity.

As the world grapples with the urgent need to move away from fossil fuels, this progress demonstrates the potential of nuclear fusion as a practical solution to meet the energy needs of a growing population while reducing the conservation effect. What's more, NIF's latest achievement has sparked renewed interest, as well as funding, in fusion energy. The US government, along with the private sector, is currently directing resources to study and develop methods for identifying clean energy sources.

Fusion promises virtually unlimited power without safety risks and without the problems of waste disposal. It is one of the ways to solve the problem of climate change. Experiments conducted since December 2022 demonstrated the practicality of fusion and gave hope for the creation of a reliable source of energy. But it is still too early to talk about the profitability of thermonuclear power plants, according to various estimates, from five years to several decades may pass before they are recognized as profitable.