I still don't understand why people want fusion.
Like fisson already does basically what you need and is easier in every way.
Yes, the energy density of fusion is higher but the energy density of fission is already so absurdly high compared to chemical.
There are only a small number of cases where I can think of this making sense, and even then it would likely not be worth it.
The problem with nuclear power is the lab to operations process, regulation and engineering cost. Fission will likely not improve on either of those compared to fission reactors now being developed.
If we can't can't get a Molten Salt reactor with a CO2 Brayton Cycles turbine into commercial deployment, I have little hope for Fusion.
And if we do, then its hard to see how Fusion reactors beats it on price.
That said, I want fusion for crazy rocket concepts.
Like fisson already does basically what you need and is easier in every way.
Yes, the energy density of fusion is higher but the energy density of fission is already so absurdly high compared to chemical.
There are only a small number of cases where I can think of this making sense, and even then it would likely not be worth it.
The problem with nuclear power is the lab to operations process, regulation and engineering cost. Fission will likely not improve on either of those compared to fission reactors now being developed.
If we can't can't get a Molten Salt reactor with a CO2 Brayton Cycles turbine into commercial deployment, I have little hope for Fusion.
And if we do, then its hard to see how Fusion reactors beats it on price.
That said, I want fusion for crazy rocket concepts.