ITER
July 1st, 2001
BY KEITH NUTHALLTHE INTENATIONAL organisation committed to developing a workable fusion reactor has formally decided to move ahead with the next stage of its plan to develop the first fusion device to produce thermal energy at the level of a commercial power station. The ITER Council approved work to establish the design requirements of potential sites. It also agreed that, once necessary funds are pledged, construction - expected to last around ten years - will begin, followed by an operation phase, lasting roughly 20 years. A Council, statement said: "At a time ...
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