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Re:Nuclear physicist explains why fusion ignition is hailed ... by toomanyrichies on Monday December 19, 2022 @07:51AM (#34051450)
For those who were wondering what "MCF" is (like I was), the above author is likely referring to "magnetic confinement fusion"[1].

Contrast MCF with "inertial confinement fusion"[2] (ICF), a different (and apparently competing) approach taken by the National Ignition Facility in this latest announcement.

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_confinement_fusion

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inertial_confinement_fusion

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