Reply To: Global Warming

[Patientman]

vansig wrote:

The conversations by non-technical advocates of fusion need a guided understanding of how and when this technology may impact the world. One of the key aspects of Dr. Lerner’s book was to dispel misguided theoretical science. The fine line in science fiction writing on this subject should be in the area of providing possible futures without fantasy. The site already has a section on Space ships and their engines, which is good. Are the expressed concepts within the realms of solid science and how does it bring Focus Fusion into the spot light?

This will have an impact from the moment that above-unity power is announced, as it will trigger quite a lot of scientific research and engineering. first applications will be in x-ray lithography and heat generation, even before electrical unity is reached. there is also a socio-political angle. energy futures markets will adjust as knowledge gets out about its potential.

Electrical unity will depend on efficient electricity recovery from both x-rays and the alpha exit beam — i’m guessing two to five years later.

In the first decades of use, deployment will be limited by cost of components, which is a function of mass production processes and availability of raw materials. there will also be a ripple effect as derivative applications are realized: in recycling, desalination, transportation, manufacturing.

This thread was initially focused on the “About” page and I respect that. I did go an review it after the above response. The extreme technical can scare typical audiences, due to their misguided understanding of terms. They don’t take the time to look things up, unfortunately. The phrase “above-unity power” needs some explanation. Not here and not for me. This is where the fission boys and girls have marketed and explained their world in a positive and simple way. I think Focus Fusion needs a definition section for the non-technical participants, like politicians, investors and simple folk. A wiki-pedia approach. Also, your “About” page should be focused first and briefly on who, what where and why, with links to other posted pages that “pop-up”. You should not put posts on the same page, it is distracting. There are rules of engagement and loss of audience when try to put to much on an executive overview type page.