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Japan sets new nuclear fusion record (bigthink.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Salamendacious to c/science

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A massive nuclear fusion experiment just hit a major milestone, potentially putting us a little closer to a future of limitless clean energy.

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[–] A_A 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What's new ? this :

Stepping stone: At 52 feet tall, the JT-60SA is now the biggest tokamak to reach first plasma anywhere in the world — but it likely won’t be for long.

[–] willis936 6 points 1 year ago

I'd be surprised if they don't start setting performance records soon. First plasma was a few weeks ago.