Reply #23: This especially sound intruiging...

[TechBear_Seattle]

One thing that puzzles scientists is that the high temperature was achieved after the plasma’s ions should have been losing energy and cooling. Also, when the high temperature was achieved, the Z machine was releasing more energy than was originally put in, something that usually occurs only in nuclear reactions.

Sandia consultant Malcolm Haines theorizes that some unknown energy source is involved, which is providing the machine with an extra jolt of energy just as the plasma ions are beginning to slow down.

If it turns out that they had accidentally created a chain reaction, one that could be harnessed and used for power while using non-toxic fuels like tungsten or iron....

The possibilities are really interesting.