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Kentucky disburses $10M in nuclear grants
The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) recently distributed its first awards through the new Nuclear Energy Development Grant Program, which was established last year. In total, KNEDA disbursed $10 million to a variety of companies that will use the funding to support siting studies, enrichment supply-chain planning, workforce training, and curriculum development.
Richard Nebel, William Gibson, Daniel Karmgard
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 81 | Number 7 | October 2025 | Pages 730-740
Research Article | doi.org/10.1080/15361055.2025.2488703
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
A new type of fusion reactor is presented. This device produces fusion by the collision of two oscillating plasma rings. This is a linear device similar in shape to a magnetic mirror with direct energy converters on its ends. An analysis is presented showing that this system can create net energy gain, even with an advanced fuel like p-11B. This advanced fuel eliminates neutrons and thus eliminates radioactive by-products. It is compact and can provide terrestrial power and power for space propulsion.