The discussion centers on the economic feasibility of nuclear processes, specifically comparing fusion and fission. Currently, fission is the only viable method for power generation, as no fusion reactor has yet been developed that produces more energy than it consumes. However, fusion offers long-term advantages, including unlimited fuel availability and reduced waste. While fusion is economically feasible in the context of hydrogen bombs, it is not yet a practical solution for sustainable energy generation.
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Right now the only economically feasible one (for power generation) is fission - we are still inventing a fusion reactor that gives more power than it consumes.Precursor said:Which nuclear process is more economically feasible--fusion or fission? I think it's fusion because it produces more energy than it takes, as compared to fission. Am I right?