Expert talk: Is nuclear fusion an environmentally friendly solution to our energy problems?

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Die neue Kernfusionstechnik kann langfristig viele Vorteile für die unterschiedlichsten Bereiche bringen, sagt die Astrophysikerin Dr. Sabine Bellstedt aus Perth. Credit: SB

Californian physicists have achieved a breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology. There is talk of a milestone and "one of the most impressive scientific achievements of the 21st century", according to US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. We wanted to know if this technology can actually solve our energy problems and when we can expect it. Astrophysicist Dr Sabine Bellstedt gives answers.


U.S. Scientists Make Major Fusion Energy Breakthrough
Wissenschaftlern des kalifornischen Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ist es erstmals gelungen, bei einer Kernfusion mehr Energie zu gewinnen als in dem Prozess verbraucht wird. Credit: Lawrence Livermore National Labo/Cover Images

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