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Focused Energy buys two of the world's most powerful lasers for its fusion quest


Published on 2024-12-17 08:42:16 - TechCrunch
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  • The massive lasers will be installed in the startup's future facility, which it is building in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Focused Energy, a fusion startup, has acquired two of the world's most powerful lasers from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to advance its quest for commercial fusion energy. These lasers, previously used in groundbreaking fusion experiments, will be integrated into Focused Energy's facilities in Germany and the U.S. The company aims to use these lasers to achieve fusion ignition, a critical step towards generating sustainable, clean energy. The acquisition not only signifies a major technological leap for Focused Energy but also underscores the growing interest and investment in fusion energy as a viable solution to global energy needs.

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