Topic: commercial viability
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The $100M+ Fusion Startups: Who's Leading the Charge?
Fusion energy has advanced significantly with over $10 billion in private investment, driven by breakthroughs in computing, materials science, and plasma confinement. A key milestone was achieved in 2022 when a U.S. lab reached scientific breakeven, producing more energy from fusion than was inpu...
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IBM and AMD's Strategic Pivot to Quantum Computing
IBM and AMD are joining forces in a strategic shift towards quantum computing, aiming to blend IBM’s quantum systems with AMD’s AI-specialized chips. This collaboration seeks to create scalable, open-source solutions, promising new possibilities in computing, innovation, and commercial viability, potentially revolutionizing industries like drug discovery and logistics.
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Avalanche Energy Achieves Breakthrough in Desktop Fusion Reactor
Avalanche Energy achieved a breakthrough in compact fusion by sustaining 300,000 volts in a desktop reactor, using high-voltage currents instead of magnetic confinement for energy production. Their system achieves 6 million volts per meter, enabling scalable reactors with potential net energy gai...
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