Quantum Spin Breakthrough Boosts Fusion Efficiency and Reduces Tritium Needs

Scientists at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have achieved a breakthrough in nuclear fusion by reducing the amount of tritium needed for reactions by tenfold. This was accomplished by adjusting the deuterium-tritium fuel mix and employing spin polarization, which aligns the quantum spins of fuel atoms to increase fusion efficiency. This advancement not only minimizes the risks and costs associated with tritium but also paves the way for more compact and cost-effective fusion power plants.