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In reply to the discussion: New magnetic fusion technology could be ready in 5 years [View all]FogerRox
(13,211 posts)13. In an ignition machine you either raise the temp or the pressure
The speaker said the magnetic fields dont weaken as the plasma pressure goes up. ANd what about the materials research needed to develop materials that dont become brittle due to neutron bombardment?
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Then you should be able to show peer reviewed analysis that support your claim.
kristopher
Nov 2013
#37
I skimmed through "Electricity from Renewable Resources: Status, Prospects, and Impediments"
johnd83
Nov 2013
#50
I think that is the main reason that I don't agree with a lot of people here about energy
johnd83
Nov 2013
#24
Pushing the core problem of our civilization deeper into the future is not my idea of a "solution."
hunter
Nov 2013
#30
Thats exactly why there has been more interest in the proton Boron 11 fuel recently
FogerRox
Nov 2013
#52