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US perfects gas injection for nuclear reactors to withstand sun-like power
Researchers in the US have perfected a gas injection system designed to protect nuclear reactors from the extreme heat of plasma, which mimics the sun’s power. The latest development, using ...
Simulations show six valves provide ideal setup for rapidly dispersing cooling gas
When the plasma inside a fusion system starts to misbehave, it needs to be quickly cooled to prevent damage to the device.