A special new tape could make small, efficient nuclear fusion reactors possible

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Engage with our thriving online community, dive into captivating science discoveries, and stay informed with our enlightening weekly premium newsletters. With IE+, quality reporting is more than just news - and it is Ad-Free. [SUBSCRIBE]( Must Read A special new tape could make small, efficient nuclear fusion reactors possible For decades, the trend was to build massive, complex, and pricey tokamak reactors like the $22 billion Iter project in France. But the new tape, developed by Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), unlocks a promising path to smaller, faster, cheaper fusion plants. The high-temperature superconducting magnets used in this process work at warmer temperatures than usual, simplifying cooling systems and improving efficiency. The innovative tape is constructed from yttrium barium copper oxide layered on a steel substrate. CFS has secured over $2 billion to build a pilot plant using their material, which could help open access to limitless clean energy through fusion. 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