Comment Re:Nuke research (Score 1) 457
I suspect that this is exactly what this experiment is designed to accomplish.
If you can eliminiate the need for a fission primary, it becomes feasible to test core compression theories, enabling designers to produce more efficient fusion devices; smaller, higher yield, and perhaps consuming less material.
The heats and pressures required to light the fusion fire are created quite frequently in accelerators, but I don't see them as being practical on a "working man's" scale.
It'd be fun to have one, that's for sure. Though I bet that their power bill leaves a little bit to be desired.
If you can eliminiate the need for a fission primary, it becomes feasible to test core compression theories, enabling designers to produce more efficient fusion devices; smaller, higher yield, and perhaps consuming less material.
The heats and pressures required to light the fusion fire are created quite frequently in accelerators, but I don't see them as being practical on a "working man's" scale.
It'd be fun to have one, that's for sure. Though I bet that their power bill leaves a little bit to be desired.
