/sci/ - Science & Math

>>15636457
>LK-99
>Current density in milliamps

Get a load of this psued

>>15552199
This.Its like a couple namefags and a few other tards.

I'm a popsci gurgling moron, but this is my assumption
>we proved that we can ignite a fusion reaction using less energy from the lasers than is produced by the reaction
>the power required to pulse these lasers far exceeds this net power gain
>this is merely a proof of concept that confirms it is possible for a laser pulse to ignite a reaction with less energy than the pulse itself
>the implication of this is that the lab can now focus on how to scale up the reaction, and sustain it, potentially far outpacing the total power input required for the lasers
some people think it's a desperate attempt for more funding, which is plausible. This is notable mainly since the result was unexpected, the lab is supposedly primarily aimed at weapons research - not power generation.