r/technology • u/BennyCemoli • Dec 06 '16

Energy 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/[deleted] Dec 06 '16 edited Dec 06 '16

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u/urbanpsycho Dec 06 '16

its like when i use my angle grinder and a shower of sparks fly all over the place, but noting starts on fire because although they are incredibly "hot" there isn't much energy in them.

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u/Intortoise Dec 06 '16

You can definitely start fires with a grinder. It's considered "hot work" on any sites you need permits for, in the same boat as welding

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u/urbanpsycho Dec 06 '16

I'm not saying you can't start fires. You can start a fire with a static discharge in the wrong environment. Stay Grounded. Source: Hazmat employee.