Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion: Net Energy Gain Achieved for Second Time

Researchers at the National Ignition Facility have achieved net energy gain from nuclear fusion for the second time, marking a significant milestone in the development of clean fusion power. The experiment produced 3.15 megajoules of energy from 2.05 megajoules of input energy, demonstrating the potential for fusion as a virtually limitless clean energy source. This breakthrough brings us closer to commercial fusion power plants that could provide clean, safe, and abundant energy without the long-lived radioactive waste associated with traditional nuclear fission.