Nuclear fusion milestone passed at US lab

Re:Nuclear fusion milestone passed at US lab by gameshot911 on Monday October 07, 2013 @11:02PM (#6512776)

>The big problem with ICF is hydrodynamic stability. It is like trying to squeeze a water balloon with your fingers. If you don't squeeze it perfectly symmetrically, it will squirt through your fingers and pop rather than getting compressed by a factor of 20.

Well said.

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Re:Nuclear fusion milestone passed at US lab by regularfry on Tuesday October 08, 2013 @02:53AM (#6513418)

You get the same problem with laser ignition, funnily enough.

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Re:Nuclear fusion milestone passed at US lab by raorao on Tuesday October 08, 2013 @01:05AM (#6513161)

I agree with your general philosophy towards ICF.

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