SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 5, 2026TechCrunch

Pacific Fusion finds a cheaper way to make its fusion reactor work

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Pacific Fusion successfully tested a cheaper fusion reactor design that eliminates the need for costly laser systems by allowing magnetic fields to leak through modified fuel pellet casings to create necessary pre-heating conditions. This breakthrough could save over $100 million per reactor while maintaining the same energy output, potentially making fusion power more commercially viable.

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