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Discuss the problems involved in achieving controlled fusion as a source of energy.
 
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Von Neumann machines are hypothetical
 
  A) self-replicating probes sent out to explore the galaxy by an advanced civilization
  B) devices capable of creating wormholes
  C) devices capable of time travel
  D) spacecraft capable of traveling faster than the speed of light


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The fusion of light elements requires a temperature of millions of degrees to overcome the Coulomb repulsion. Magnetic and inertial confinement are being developed to achieve the densities necessary for net energy release.

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