In 2018, a galaxy about 270 million light-years away from Earth exhibited a major increase in activity. It quieted down again ...

To make further advances, scientists are, however, focusing on another NIF milestone achieved in February of 2021 – burning plasma for the first time. In NIF’s approach to harnessing fusion ...

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Laser-produced plasmas have been used to create short bursts of x-rays and to accelerate particles — so-called plasma-based accelerators. Laser produced plasmas are also useful for recreating ...

Heating plasma to the ultra-high temperatures needed for fusion reactions requires more than turning the dial on a thermostat. Scientists consider multiple methods, one of which involves injecting ...