David Kirtley, Co-Founder and CEO, Helion
Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
Efficient Fusion Reactor Innovation
The fusion reactor described combines techniques of magnetic fusion and inertial fusion to optimize power generation. Utilizing magnetic fields to compress the fusion fuel rapidly, the reactor generates electricity directly by recovering energy from the magnetic field. This innovative approach enhances efficiency by avoiding the need to wait for ignition and enables recharging the system with the recovered electricity.
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