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National Ignition Facility

Researchers Have Once Again Kicked Fusion’s Ass With Bitchin’ Lasers

By Chris Thompson

August 7, 2023

A laser's view of the interior of a hohlraum, the capsule at the ignition point of the fusion reaction.

What’s All This Nuclear Fusion Business? Allow Me, A True Expert, To Explain

By Chris Thompson

December 14, 2022

Fusion Researchers Achieve Energy Breakthrough Capable Of Almost Powering One Easy-Bake Oven

By Chris Thompson

August 18, 2021

A view of the interior of the National Ignition Facility target chamber.

President-Elect Joe Biden Must Direct The National Ignition Facility To Fire 192 Lasers At My Solar Plexus

By Chris Thompson

November 24, 2020

A cool look at something called a preamplifier, which is part of the National Ignition Facility's effort at creating a self-sustaining fusion reaction.

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