Stellerator Status: Updates on Data Collection and Press Releases

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the status of the stellerator project, specifically inquiries about data collection and updates on press releases. Participants express confusion regarding the project details and its comparison to other large-scale fusion projects.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants are seeking the latest press releases and updates on the stellerator project, questioning when it will start collecting data.
  • There is confusion among participants regarding which specific project is being referenced, with some asking for clarification on the country and details of the project.
  • One participant suggests that there may be confusion with the ITER project, noting its tokamak design and international collaboration, contrasting it with the stellerator.
  • Another participant expresses uncertainty about the project details after the mention of ITER.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to agree on which project is being discussed, leading to confusion and a lack of clarity about the stellerator's status compared to ITER.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not established clear definitions or assumptions regarding the projects in question, which contributes to the confusion in the discussion.

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Can't find latest latest press releases, how is it going, when does it start collecting data??
 
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houlahound said:
Can't find latest latest press releases, how is it going, when does it start collecting data??

which one are you referring to ??
 
The mega big one, million + hours build time.
 
houlahound said:
The mega big one, million + hours build time.

that tells me nothing

which one ... what country ??
 
Are you possibly confused about the ITER project?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITER
That is as you say a mega project involving many nations and a huge budget, but is based on tokamak design, not stellerator.
 
Not sure now.
 

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