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Power/energy: Magnetic fusion power: Controlled thermonuclear fusion power using magnetic confinement nows seems practical, but the best method remains uncertain

Eric J. Lerner

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Scientists both within and outside the fusion research field are confident that magnetic fields can confine the 100 million-Kelvin plasmas long enough for a reaction and that a demonstration commercial fusion reactor can be built by the year 2000.

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Scientists both within and outside the fusion research field are confident that magnetic fields can confine the 100 million-Kelvin plasmas long enough for a reaction and that a demonstration commercial fusion reactor can be built by the year 2000.

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Scientists both within and outside the fusion research field are confident that magnetic fields can confine the 100 million-Kelvin plasmas long enough for a reaction and that a demonstration commercial fusion reactor can be built by the year 2000.

Key concepts: Thermonuclear fusion, Fusion power, Magnetic confinement fusion, Nuclear engineering, Field-reversed configuration, Fusion, Magnetic field, Plasma

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