One Step Closer To Fusion Power

For the first time, researchers show two types of turbulence within plasma that cause significant heat loss.

Jan 21, 2016

For the first time, researchers show two types of turbulence within plasma that cause significant heat loss. Solving this problem could take the world a step closer to fusion power which has the promise of limitless and relatively clean energy. 

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