Reply To: What are you doing to promote Focus Fusion…

[Rezwan]

Ivy Matt wrote:

In other words, Rezwan’s point, that spending on fusion research is relatively miniscule, even if you include the big, expensive projects, is quite true. However, my counterpoint is that spending on fusion research is most likely to remain miniscule until after some exciting advance, such as “scientific break-even”, is announced or leaks out.

NIF is going for ignition in 2 years. LPP has been going for proof of concept within a several month time span – contingent on the switches get consistently operational at full power. Rumors are that the secretive TriAlpha might even announce something in a year. Per the folks at NIF, their (Inshallah) Ignition announcement would have that “exciting advance” effect you speak of, and raise all fusion boats.

On the other hand, how many people can say they helped fund the Wright brothers before their first successful powered flight?

Yes! We want to find the people who are ahead of the curve. The ones that will deserve the bragging rights, among other things.