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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.
Eric Clarke, Joe Giglio, Kendall Wahlquist, Craig Dees, Amanda Gates, Jaymon Birch, Shad Davis, Brandon Horkley, Lucas Rich
Nuclear Technology | Volume 208 | Number 1 | December 2022 | Pages S11-S17
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.1080/00295450.2022.2031497
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The Space Nuclear Power and Isotope Technologies (SNPIT) Division at Idaho National Laboratory fuels, performs acceptance testing, and provides spacecraft integration support of radioisotope power systems in support of National Aeronautics and Space Administration missions. Recently, the SNPIT team completed fueling, testing, and launch support of the Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover mission.