Scientists developed a new model to describe how large, periodic bursts of plasma known as edge localized modes (ELMs) erode parts of tokamak walls. Tokamaks are devices used to study the process of ...
The inside of future nuclear fusion energy reactors will be among the harshest environments ever produced on Earth. What's strong enough to protect the inside of a fusion reactor from plasma-produced ...
Tungsten is a dense, heat-resistant metal used in armor-piercing munitions, tank armor and missile ...
A metal used in weapons and semiconductors is finding itself the subject of geopolitical tensions as Chinese export limits and rising military demand squeeze supplies, sending prices to record highs.
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Researchers working with tungsten to armor the inside of future fusion reactors had some surprising results when looking at the probability of contamination. The inside of future nuclear fusion energy ...