MIT Achieves Sustained Net-Positive Fusion Energy for First Time
MIT's fusion experiment has achieved sustained net-positive energy output for the first time in history. The breakthrough demonstrates that fusion power plants are scientifically feasible, accelerating the path to commercial deployment.
MIT fusion breakthrough
Historic Achievement
MIT's SPARC tokamak achieved Q>2, meaning the fusion reaction produced twice as much energy as was used to heat the plasma. The reaction was sustained for 30 seconds.
Technical Breakthrough
High-temperature superconducting magnets enabled a compact design with magnetic fields four times stronger than previous experiments. The innovation dramatically reduced cost and complexity.
Path Forward
Commonwealth Fusion Systems, MIT's spin-off, is building a demonstration power plant targeting 2030 operation. Fusion could provide unlimited clean energy within a generation.
MIT achieves sustained net-positive fusion energy, marking a major milestone in the path to commercial fusion power by 2030.
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