July 11, 2024
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists have collaborated with Zap Energy in Everett, Washington, to measure plasma conditions on Z-pinch fusion experiments on the private-sector fusion company’s Fusion Z-pinch Experiment (FuZE) device. (Photo courtesy of Zap Energy)
(Download Image)Advancements in Z-Pinch Fusion: New Insights From Plasma Pressure Profiles
By Paul Rhein,[email protected],(925) 422-4206
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have reported advancements in understanding plasma pressure profiles within flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion, a candidate for achieving net gain fusion energy in a compact device. Read more ...
More Information:
“LLNL Scientists Confirm Thermonuclear Fusion in a Sheared-Flow Z-Pinch,” NIF & Photon Science News, March 2, 2022
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