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Can Nuclear Fusion Reactors Save The World?

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Unlocking the Power of Nuclear Fusion

This chapter explores the concept of nuclear fusion and its potential to solve the world's energy problems. It discusses the advantages and challenges of nuclear fusion as a future energy source, highlighting the IDER project and the goal of achieving a self-sustaining reaction. The chapter also delves into the history and development of fusion reactors, including the breakthroughs in controlling plasma and creating a donut shape reactor.

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