NIF scientists use about 200 lasers aimed at a pellet of hydrogen fuel inside a diamond capsule, causing a rapid series of explosions. The energy released, although small, is significant – last July’s experiment achieved a record amount of energy – 3.88 megajoules with 2 megajoule laser power. This achievement highlights the potential of laser to address the global climate crisis caused by the burning of fossil fuels.
Although the resulting energy is not yet sufficient for widespread use, consistent reproduction of thermonuclear fusion energy on the order of a few megajoules is a major step forward. The focus now must be on scaling up fusion projects and reducing costs.
Source: Ferra
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