Current situation: New enthusiasm. [Nuclear fusion]

Journal Article · Fri Jan 22 04:00:00 EST 1993 · CQ Researcher; (United States)

OSTI ID:7004763

For decades the costly field of controlled nuclear fusion has been rocked by ups and downs, promise and problems. In spite of the many setbacks, scientists and DOE officials are determined to push ahead. [open quotes]We are very confident that by some time after the first decade of the next century, we will have a clear demonstration [of the technology] to give us unlimited energy....We are very excited about it,[close quotes] Energy Secretary Watkins said last spring in proposing a $360 million fusion energy budget for fiscal 1993. This article cites recent hey developments in terms of technical accomplishments, funding decisions, policy decisions, and efforts to collaborate internationally on controlled nuclear fusion. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor is discussed also.

• OSTI ID: 7004763
• Journal Information: CQ Researcher; (United States), Journal Name: CQ Researcher; (United States) Vol. 3:3; ISSN CQREEX; ISSN 1056-2036
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
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700400 -- Fusion Technology-- (1992-)
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES
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ECONOMICS
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
ITER TOKAMAK
NUCLEAR REACTIONS
NUCLEOSYNTHESIS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SYNTHESIS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES
THERMONUCLEAR REACTIONS
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
TOKAMAK DEVICES
TOKAMAK TYPE REACTORS