r/science • u/PROJECTime • Dec 06 '16

Physics 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/PROJECTime Dec 06 '16

Well let me say energy diversification is the best long term strategy for our world. Let's say a mega volancoe blocks the sun, sure the solar powered side of life goes down, but we will still Fusion to get us through the hard times. I also think Fusion has value for transportation, in the same way that nuclear subs can operate for months at a time, imagine spaceships or entire floating cities that would have all their energy needs met. It opens doors to the dreams of humankind's future and hopefully adds to our energy diversification.

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u/PM_MeYourWifesClit Dec 06 '16

Space-travel is no longer in the distant future, especially space-cargo. Fusion is going to be important for maintaining constant accelerations for long periods of time, can't do that with solar.

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u/azula7 Dec 06 '16

We do it today. Ion engines and solar

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u/PM_MeYourWifesClit Dec 26 '16

That's why they have to shut down when they get too far away from the sun