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Re:Nuclear physicist explains why fusion ignition is hailed ... by HPsquared on Monday December 19, 2022 @07:26AM (#34051269)
Fusion is different: we know what we want it to do, but it's proving very difficult. It's a problem in search of a solution, unlike lasers which were (initially) a solution in search of a problem.
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Re:Nuclear physicist explains why fusion ignition is hailed ... by oblio on Monday December 19, 2022 @07:30AM (#34051291)
Yes, you're right, I guess I blanked out while writing the original comment.
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