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nl on June 30, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: Energy

Helion is investigating a different shaped magnetic containment field[0], and $5m is enough to get to them to the next prototype.

They have had previous success[1], and the torus-shaped magnetic containment fields used in most fusion research is known to be a problem.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reversed_field_pinch

[1] http://www.alternative-energy-action-now.com/helion-energy.h... (yes, that domain sounds terrible, but the info seems ok)

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