Name: mortis
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Date: Around 1993
Question:
If a self-sustaining fusion reaction is ever created on earth,
how will the resulting energy be converted to useful power?
Replies:
The neutrons emitted in the fusion reaction carry most of the
energy that is generated. These neutrons will be absorbed in a blanket of
liquid lithium surrounding the reactor and this lithium will be circulated to
a steam turbine to produce power.
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