Clean Fusion Breakthrough?

[Nathanael]

Interesting research. Definitely worth a read. Fusion as an energy resource always seems far-fetched and reminds me of the movies--"The Saint" in particular.




The holy grail of clean cheap energy from nuclear fusion has seen many false starts.

The cold fusion fiasco of twenty years ago sent scientists and potential investors fleeing towards the door. Even the “conventional” approaches to fusion energy will require enormous amounts of energy, and if they work, still produce large amounts of dangerous radiation.

But a recent paper in the journal, "Energy and Environmental Science" indicates that radiation-free fusion energy might be closer than thought. The secret? A little bit of boron, and a very large laser.


Link: http://www.energyboom.com/emerging/clean-fusion-breakthrough

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

1. k

[TheWraith]

2. Do a Google search on "Polywell."

Fusion is completely possible and practical, given a little more investment. The semi-legendary scientist who invented the thing (Dr. Robert Bussard) said that it would be commercially viable in 5-7 years with a full scale demonstrator plant.

[OKIsItJustMe]

3. Check out Emc2fusion.org

http://www.Emc2fusion.org/

[TheWraith]

4. There's also Talk-Polywell.org for discussion. nt

[joshcryer]

5. Got tired of Talk-Polywell, full of anti-science engineers.

I've just about given up on Polywell achieving anything.

[gristy]

6. The question mark in the headline is the give-away

Similar to "Obama a communist?" or "Bush brings peace to the Middle East?". All have the same answer.