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One Year After the Laser Fusion Energy Breakthrough: What Comes Next?

One Year After the Laser Fusion Energy Breakthrough: What Comes Next?
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Fusion energy powers our sun, all the stars in the universe, and sustains life on Earth. Fusion is the Holy Grail of energy—safe, sustainable, and carbon-free. Fusion fuel the size of a raisin, contains enough energy to power a typical home for several years displacing the burning of 12 tons of coal which would create 25 tons of carbon dioxide.

Edward Moses
Edward Moses
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Dr. Edward Moses is the chief executive officer of Longview Fusion Energy Systems. He was the director of Livermore’s National Ignition Facility (NIF) from 2000 to 2013 and was responsible for leading the design, technology development, construction, and operation of the NIF.
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