Just explained this to my wife. This record (AND the Chinese record from January) is incredible. The fact that the next goal is sustaining a reaction for HOURS is amazing.
We might see fusion become reality this decade.
Here’s hoping! The impact on societal power dynamics (wordplay partially intended) could be massive. I’m not currently as optimistic as I’d like but, something long fusion energy could upend a lot of established power structures.
In the latest test, the WEST Tokamak held its reaction for 1,337 seconds.
Nice meme number. Still not net power out.
The test was more about seeing how long they can sustain a reaction.
Right! And it’s great progress! But I’m also being clear that they weren’t making energy yet, even with this 1337 sustained reaction.
