SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 17, 2025Interesting Engineering

100x more fusion power: US firm reduces energy reactor cost by 50% with new machine

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TAE Technologies has developed a breakthrough in fusion reactor technology that reduces complexity and cost by up to 50%. The company's new approach uses neutral beam injection to form stable field-reversed configuration plasmas, simplifying machine design and potentially accelerating the path to commercial fusion power.

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