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Japan sets new nuclear fusion record (bigthink.com)

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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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[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 years 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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

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