Stellar evolution
Changes to stars over their lifespans
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| December 5 2022 |
Burning plasma
NIF achieved a scientific energy gain above one, demonstrating a breakthrough in fusion energy research by producing more energy from fusion reactions than was input into the experiment.
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| August 8 2021 |
Burning plasma
NIF achieved a fully ignited plasma, marking a significant milestone in fusion research.
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| 2020 |
Burning plasma
The National Ignition Facility successfully achieved a burning plasma in a laboratory setting, marking a significant milestone in plasma physics research by demonstrating a plasma primarily heated by fusion reactions.
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