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chickenofthesquee t1_ir6w3m7 wrote
Reply to comment by just1monkey in Many scientists see fusion as the future of energy – and they're betting big. by filosoful
Fusion reactions were weaponized a long time ago, that's what the hydrogen bomb is.
chickenofthesquee t1_ir6x74x wrote
Reply to comment by just1monkey in Many scientists see fusion as the future of energy – and they're betting big. by filosoful
The difference is fission reactions are self sustaining once critical mass is reached, while fusion reactions are damn hard to even get going in the first place.