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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough: Generating Double the Input Power"

Scientists at the National Ignition Facility have achieved a significant milestone in fusion energy by generating close to twice the amount of energy the system consumed, marking a major step towards a greener future. Despite the achievement, there is still a long road ahead to commercial fusion reactors, with experts expressing skepticism about its potential to address the climate crisis. The facility's unique approach involves using the world’s largest and highest-energy laser system to bombard hydrogen isotope fuel, resulting in immense temperatures. While there is room for improvement, the breakthrough has sparked hope for continued progress in the pursuit of sustainable energy sources.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Breakthrough in Compact Accelerator Technology Sets New Energy Milestone

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have developed a compact particle accelerator less than 20 meters long that can produce an electron beam with an energy of 10 billion electron volts (10 GeV), a milestone previously achieved only by much larger accelerators. The accelerator, called an advanced wakefield laser accelerator, utilizes nanoparticles to boost the energy delivered to electrons from plasma waves created by a powerful laser striking helium gas. This compact accelerator has potential applications in semiconductor technology, medical imaging, cancer therapy, and advanced medical imaging techniques. It could also be used to drive an X-ray free electron laser for studying atomic and molecular processes.