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Delivering fusion energy needs bold decisions and sustained commitment

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After breaking world records for inertial and magnetic fusion energy at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) and the Joint European Torus (JET) respectively, the Directors of the host organizations – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the UK Atomic Energy Authority – reflect on the bold decisions taken to build these facilities and the consistent support needed to allow scientists and engineers to overcome difficult technical problems.

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Fig. 1: The National Ignition Facility (NIF) and the Joint European Torus (JET).

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Budil, K.S., Chapman, I.T. Delivering fusion energy needs bold decisions and sustained commitment. Nat Rev Phys 6, 466–467 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42254-024-00742-z

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