Fusion breakthrough: NIF achieves 8.6 megajoules, shattering previous record
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Nuclear fusion experiments at the National Ignition Facility have made significant progress, with recent tests generating up to 8.6 megajoules of energy. This marks a substantial increase from the 3.15 megajoules produced in the landmark 2022 experiment that achieved the first net-positive fusion reaction. While still far from commercial viability, these advancements demonstrate the growing potential of controlled nuclear fusion as a future energy source.
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