Editor-in-Chief, The Fusion Report
In this premium interview, EMC2 Fusion’s Dave Mansfield explains the promise of Polywell reactors, an unconventional, high-beta magnetic cusp fusion design. Compact, stable, and scalable, the Polywell could redefine fusion’s path to commercialization.
With federal fusion funding under pressure, U.S. states are taking the lead. Massachusetts, California, Virginia, and others are creating a new fusion roadmap one policy at a time.
Fusion energy is on the verge of commercialization, but how near is “near”? We examine peer-reviewed results, Q>1 milestones, and market momentum to separate hype from progress.
Marx Generators are crucial to fusion energy, from Z-pinch to MagLIF systems.We broke down how they work, their evolution, and why they’re central to inertial confinement fusion. Discover how next-gen IMGs could transform fusion commercialization.
Fusion energy may seem quiet in Q2, but the industry isn’t stalling—it’s evolving. We examine recent headlines, funding patterns, and what real progress looks like in the current state of the fusion industry.
Xcimer Energy is pioneering a cost-effective path to inertial fusion with UV-native excimer lasers, simplified beamlines, and a molten salt first wall. In this exclusive Q&A, founders Conner Galloway and Alex Valys break down their vision, tech stack, and how they plan to get fusion on the grid by 2035—before China does.
Xcimer Energy is reimagining inertial confinement fusion with high-power UV-native KrF lasers, simplified beamlines, and a liquid metal first wall. In this in-depth interview, founders Conner Galloway and Alex Valys share how Xcimer plans to scale ICF into commercial power plants by 2035 and why the U.S. must act now to stay ahead in the global fusion race.
Magnetic confinement fusion (MCF) has shaped the fusion landscape for decade – from the Soviet T-3 and ITER – to modern ventures like Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion. This article explores the history, reactor types, key milestones, and how private investment is accelerating the push toward commercial fusion power.
This week’s fusion roundup highlights a growing call for U.S. investment, Europe’s push for energy security, a new roadmap for fusion space propulsion, and breakthroughs in fusion test facilities and simulation tools. As global momentum accelerates, fusion continues to move from science to strategic infrastructure.
The U.S. Navy operates more nuclear reactors than any utility, and may become one of fusion’s first strategic adopters. Aircraft carriers, with their massive power requirements and physical space, offer a promising testbed. This article explores what a fusion-powered fleet might look like, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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