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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
G. Bronner
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 10 | Number 3 | November 1986 | Pages 1418-1420
Machine Upgrades and Next-Generation Device | doi.org/10.13182/FST86-A24927
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The next generation of fusion devices present a number of technical challenges. Not the least of these technical issues may be the required power consumption needed to establish the experimental conditions. The influence of 500 MW or larger power pulses extend beyond the local utility to the common (national) power grid. This paper describes the development of a generic power grid model for the purpose of finding the appropriate locations on the nation's map to accommodate the substantial pulse loads of the fusion projects.