Livermore scientists produce fusion breakthrough recreating power of the sun

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Our Fusion Future: Lawrence Livermore Director Kim Budil

In late 2022, scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory made a long-sought breakthrough, achieving self-sustaining “fusion ignition” for the first time, generating more fusion energy tha...

DOE National Laboratory Makes History by Achieving Fusion Ignition | Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)—a m...

Livermore Lab creates fusion energy – The Mercury News

Livermore Lab creates fusion energy

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Livermore lab achieves net positive fusion reaction

Livermore · May 8, 2023 · Fusion Reaction Celebrated at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ; science · Dec 13, 2022 · Energy Officials Announce Fusion Breakthrough at Livermore Lab

Livermore Reports Burning Plasma for Fusion Energy - EE Times

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory claim a burning plasma demonstration at the National Ignition Facility represents another step toward commercial fusion energy.

Fusion breakthrough achieves net energy gain

The process imploded a tiny capsule inside the hohlraum that is filled with deuterium and tritium, creating a fusion reaction. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory "We have taken the...

Nuclear fusion power research passes milestone with ‘fusion ignition’

For the first time, researchers have created a fusion reaction that resulted in a net energy gain. The results, from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, mark a...

Inertial Fusion Energy

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, are providing critical data that also helps to establish the technology basis for a viable development path toward laser-powered inertial fusion...