SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 4, 2025Interesting Engineering

US firm’s nuclear fusion tech hits stable plasma milestone without magnetic fields

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Zap Energy's nuclear fusion experiments show stable thermal plasmas, a crucial step towards scalable energy gains. Measuring neutron isotropy across 433 plasma shots, researchers confirmed the stability and scalability of Zap's sheared-flow-stabilized Z pinch approach, bringing the company closer to practical fusion energy production.

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