Physics Particle Physics Development Job: Viable Cold/Normal Fusion

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To pursue a career in particle physics with a focus on developing viable cold or normal fusion power generators, opportunities primarily exist in academic research or at government and international laboratories such as ITER and the National Ignition Facility. Engaging in direct fusion research typically requires a Ph.D. in fusion physics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field. For roles in engineering, programming, or technical support, a Ph.D. may not be necessary. It's important to note that particle physicists do not work on hot fusion, and cold fusion is generally regarded as a discredited area of study.
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Ok, i want a job that works with particle physics, and somthing to do with the development for Viable Cold or Normal Fusion power Generator and all that where and what can i work as/for
 
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That's going to be either academic research, or at government / international labs like ITER or the National Ignition Facility (I believe their industry contractors will only be working in support / technical roles, and not necessarily direct fusion research):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Ignition_Facility
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITER

You haven't mentioned your qualifications, so I'll assume that you're just looking into what you'd need. To do actual research in the field, you probably need to have a Ph.D. in fusion physics / nuclear engineering (or a Ph.D. in a closely related field). However, if you want to work in an engineering, or programming, or other support role, the Ph.D. in fusion physics / nuclear engineering is probably not necessary (or desired).

Hopefully, some real fusion scientists weigh in on this (I base this only on my nearly-entirely anecdotal and second-hand hearsay about the operation of such facilities).
 
Particle physicists don't work on hot fusion.

Cold fusion is crackpottery.
 
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