Fusion, Lasers, & More with NIF Laser Scientist
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Is 300 Million Joules a Big Number?
The National Ignition Facility was never built for efficiency. He was built for cost effectiveness. And so even if 300 million joules is a big number, but we also have to keep in mind that the most inexpensive power supply is the most reliable laser systems. So yes, I mean, it is a bignumber, but it's no surprise.
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