TOP BIG THINGS
Fusion is Alive and Well in Germany
Focused Energy has announced plans to build a fusion power plant at the former Biblis nuclear site in Germany. The company is advancing laser-based inertial confinement fusion (ICF) using simplified targets and a two-stage fast ignition architecture. The plant could leverage existing grid and infrastructure assets, accelerating the timeline and reducing costs.
Interview with Pacific Fusion on Goals for their Inertial Confinement Demonstrator System
Pacific Fusion’s inertial confinement Demonstration System (DS) aims for 100x the energy gain of NIF at a fraction of the cost. In this exclusive interview, President Will Regan shares how their pulsar-based approach could redefine commercial fusion viability and deliver net facility gain by 2030.
This Week’s Fusion News: April 11, 2025
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The History of Inertial Confinement Fusion: A Trip Down Memory Lane
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Different Approaches to Inertial Confinement Fusion
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This Week’s Fusion News: April 4, 2025
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TRENDING STORIES
Inside the Fusion Factory: A Tour of Commonwealth Fusion Systems
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The Q1 2025 Fusion Funding Update: On Pace for $3B+ in Funding for 2025
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This Week’s Fusion News: March 28, 2025
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The Long-Term U.S. Electricity Picture: Exponential Growth Seems Unavoidable
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Lasers for Fusion Energy – The Basics
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ARPA-E Conference Highlights: The Return of “Coolness” to Fossil Fuels
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