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E8: The Fusion Marathon

"Age of Miracles"

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Understanding the Triple Product in Fusion Reactions

This chapter explores how the triple product of density, temperature, and confinement time in fusion reactions determines their energy profitability and sustainability. It discusses the significance of increasing the triple product through technology and engineering, and introduces the two main categories of fusion reactor designs: magnetic confinement and inertial confinement.

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