j6p Posted April 8, 2003 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2003 With a blast of X-rays compressing a capsule of hydrogen to conditions approaching those at the center of the Sun, scientists from Sandia National Laboratories reported today that they had achieved thermonuclear fusion, in essence detonating a tiny hydrogen bomb. Such controlled explosions would not be large enough to be dangerous and might offer an alternative way of generating electricity by harnessing fusion, the process that powers the Sun. Fusion combines hydrogen atoms into helium, producing bountiful energy as a byproduct. View: Full Article | Source: New York Times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 9, 2003 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Excellent article j6p, although it still appears that we're years away, perhaps even decades, from a practical commercial fusion reactor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Posted April 9, 2003 #3 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Nice find J6 - I've added a couple of extra details and moved this post to the main news board, I think it's particularly worthy of a front page article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOracle Posted April 9, 2003 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Great find J6 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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