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Will the experimental Wendelstein 7-X stellarator fusion device be a success?

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Anthony

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Wendelstein 7-X

Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics

Physics

Stellarator

Energy

Nuclear Science and Techniques

Will a practical nuclear fusion reactor first be developed in China?

20%

When will the first 100 Megawatt fusion-based electrical generation facility come into service?

2040-12-25

When will a fusion reactor reach the following energy gain (Q) milestones?

2040-01-20

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Authors:

Anthony

Opened:

Closes:

Resolves:

Wendelstein 7-X

Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics

Physics

Stellarator

Energy

Nuclear Science and Techniques

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