Focus Fusion On Google Tech Talks

Henning Burdack writes "Eric Lerner talks on Google Tech Talks about Focus Fusion, which would be a much cheaper and more feasible technology as a fusion energy source than any other current approach, based upon the dense plasma focus device. The technology will use hydrogen-boron fusion with direct induction of ion energy and photovoltaic conversion of x-ray emission, obviating the need of a steam-cycle and thus resulting in higher efficiencies. High temperatures of 1 billion Kelvin (100 keV) have been reached years ago. It only needs $2 million in funding and two years of research for a proof of concept, and maybe four more years for a prototype with positive energy output. In contrast to other fusion efforts it utilizes the natural instabilities of plasma instead of fighting them. Focus Fusion has been discussed on Slashdot before, and a patent application is also available, going a bit more into detail."

Re:second post(3rd 4th or 5th are fine too)!!

[Anonymous Coward]

Don't give up on your dreams! You'll get that "first post" someday. I haven't lowered my expectations of you. You are good enough, fast enough, and doggone it, people love you. Keep shooting for the stars, early post man.

So many ACs

[Harmonious Botch]

Why are the majority of Eric Lerner's supporters posting as ACs?

Is that you, Eric?

A cluster

[wanted]

Imagine a Beowulf cluster powered by fusion energy.

Sounds like a Ford product

[CharAznable]

In that case I'll call my own miraculous energy device the Taurus Escape.

Re:Possible conflict of interest

[Nazlfrag]

You know, there are far to many oversensitive pansies on WP. Oh, and biographical statements about living persons must cite appropriate references. Your opinion contravenes this, as well as WP:NPOV and WP:OR. As such, I am reverting your statement. ~~~~