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.
How did we achieve nuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about thermonuclear fusion, the world’s most powerful lasers, and harnessing nuclear power with operations manager at The National Ignition Facility, Bruno Van Wonterghem.
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