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MIT Scientists Demo 150 Ton Magnet For Plasma Research

Posted by timothy on from the limitless-free-energy-just-wait-a-few-months dept.

Dr.Luke writes "The dream of abundant fusion energy just got a step closer to reality. MIT scientists just demonstrated a mammoth 150 ton magnet that could be used to create powerful plasma container needed for a practical fusion power plant. The device produces a magnetic field 260,000 times stronger than that of Earth. Full story here."

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  1. 260,000 times stronger than that of Earth by Transcendent · · Score: 1, Redundant

    260,000 times stronger than that of Earth

    Umm... the Earth's magnetic field is pretty damn weak. They should have compared it to the magnet in an MRI, or just given the gauss or tesla rating.... but then again, bigger numbers are more impressive to the people who dont know better. ...but it is pretty strong...