The cost of producing fusion power has traditionally not penciled out in comparison to current energy sources, thereby placing this zero-emission power source out of reach for wide-scale development.
UW researchers believe they have now designed a concept for fusion power built on existing technology that will render that traditional cost structure obsolete.
With a successful prototype in hand, they are now turning to further development and expansion of the device to create the needed power output to be a viable replacement for fossil fuels.