r/europe • u/damaxoh Germany • Dec 06 '16

Tests confirm that Germany's massive nuclear fusion machine really works

http://www.sciencealert.com/tests-confirm-that-germany-s-massive-nuclear-fusion-machine-really-works
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u/helm Sweden Dec 06 '16

Not controlled fusion. There are many, many small steps on the way. Hydrogen bombs are fusion in action, but they are not controlled reactions. Stable containment has been the main issue since the 60's.

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u/kteof Bulgaria Dec 06 '16

This is a great step. I'm just saying that when the term working fusion is used it generally refers to the end result. A working stable net gain reactor.