Ignited: How Close is Fusion Energy?
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Ignited: How Close is Fusion Energy?

Lasers ignited a successful nuclear fusion reaction for the first time. But there are quite some obstacles to overcome to move nuclear fusion technology into something we can really use. What forecast is realistic? The nuclear fusion breakthrough has raised high hopes for clean power. This documentary shows the context behind the breakthrough. It explains nuclear fusion, one of the most complicated things you can imagine, in a way that a broad audience will be able to understand what it really means for us.