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Can Nuclear Fusion Reactors Save The World?

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Design and Containment Challenges of Nuclear Fusion Reactors

This chapter explores the debate between using a donut shape versus a figure eight shape for nuclear fusion reactors, and the concept of using mirrors to redirect plasma for containment. It also mentions an alternative method for building a thermonuclear reactor.

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