The fusion-fission hybrid will use high-energy neutrons produced by a fusion reaction to trigger fission in surrounding materials thereby boosting energy output and potentially reducing long-lived nuclear waste.

  • Dzso@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    This seems like a good step on the way to developing the technology necessary to build a fission plant in the future.