Fusion power is one of a very few sustainable options to replace fossil fuels as the world's primary energy source. Although the conditions for fusion have been reached, much remains to be done to turn scientific success into commercial electrical power.
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Cowley, S. The quest for fusion power. Nature Phys 12, 384–386 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys3719
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