Reply To: turn heat into electricity

[Ivy Matt]

I don’t know about themes. I’d imagine the themes ought to be determined by the issues or successes that crop up during the month’s research. One thing I would like to see is some continuity between updates. As it is, it seems that various figures (e.g. pinch voltage, neutron counts, energy output in joules, ion temperatures, electron temperatures) are mentioned in one month’s update and then ignored for the next few months. I realize that part of the reason for that is likely due to the delays caused by various mechanical issues, and maybe it doesn’t make sense to give new figures when they haven’t changed lately. Still, I’ve found it helpful to keep my own list of figures (based on largely on the milestones) and update it according to the information given in the monthly updates.

I am not currently a dues-paying member, but I have no problem with the dues-paying members receiving the updates a bit early. Plus, it gives me a bit of incentive to become a dues-paying member.

I’ve signed up for most of the mailing list categories, just to see what it’s like. If the volume is too great (something I don’t anticipate for now) I will probably unsubscribe from some of them.

Also, according to the January update most readers thought last year’s year-end report was too detailed? o_O Who are these people?