I NIF Reaches Threshold of Fusion Ignition

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The National Ignition Facility (NIF) has reportedly achieved a significant milestone by reaching the threshold of fusion ignition, which is considered a major advancement in nuclear fusion research. The discussion highlights curiosity about the specific changes made in recent experiments compared to previous trials that may have contributed to this success. Participants are eager to understand the implications of this breakthrough for future energy production and its potential impact on the field of nuclear engineering. The achievement is seen as a pivotal moment in the pursuit of sustainable fusion energy. Overall, this milestone raises important questions about the future of fusion technology and its feasibility as a viable energy source.
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Hi everyone, I am doing a final project on the title " fundamentals of neutrino physics". I wanted to raise some issues with neutrino which makes it the possible way to the physics beyond standard model. I am myself doing some research on these topics but at some points the math bugs me out. Anyway, i have some questions which answers themselves confounded me due to the complicated math. Some pf them are: 1. Why wouldn't there be a mirror image of a neutrino? Is it because they are...
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