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48 seconds. I predict a glut of helium. balloons for everyone

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[–] DarkThoughts@fedia.io 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same as with almost any other reactor: Steam running through turbines. The high temperatures are important to sustain the fusion process. The goal is that it practically self sustains itself while we just continue to feed it with hydrogen.

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