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The Future of Fusion Energy with Fatima Ebrahimi

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Fusion Energy: A Complex Frontier

This chapter explores the history and advancements in fusion energy research, with a focus on projects at Princeton and Lawrence Livermore. It humorously contrasts different reactor designs, such as the traditional tokamak and the compact spherical tokamak, while delving into the scientific principles behind achieving net energy gain. The discussion highlights the challenges of plasma manipulation, the importance of the Lawson Criteria, and the unpredictable nature of scaling up fusion energy solutions.

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