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May
Understanding Net Energy in FusionNuclear fusion aims to produce more energy from fusion reactions than the energy required to initiate and sustain them. This goal is often described as net energy gain, meaning the fusion output exceeds the input at a defined system boundary. Scientists distinguish between:Scientific breakeven: the fusion plasma produces an energy output that matches the power fed directly into it.Engineering breakeven: the entire facility, including its electrical framework and auxiliary systems, delivers excess electrical power.Reaching engineering breakeven is regarded as the crucial milestone for making fusion a viable energy solution, and progress toward this objective has advanced…
