High-powered lasers fire up fusion energy dreams: German firm makes bold move

Focused Energy, a fusion power startup, has acquired two of the world's most powerful lasers for nuclear fusion research. These will be used in their inertial confinement fusion process, compressing fuel pellets to trigger fusion reactions. The company is building a facility in the San Francisco Bay Area to house these lasers, expected to be operational within two years. This advancement brings Focused Energy closer to creating a fusion pilot plant for clean energy production. The lasers can fire a pulse every minute, enabling rapid experimentation to advance fusion technology.