Laser Fusion -- Is It Back to the Future Yet?

Hank remembers Back to the Future and tells us about his favorite word combination--lasers and fusion.

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sources:

https://lasers.llnl.gov/

https://www.llnl.gov/news/aroundthelab/2014/Feb/NR-14-02-06.html#.UwOdTl5DGU1

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature13008.html

http://www.wtsp.com/news/national/article/356537/81/Laser-bombardment-yields-energy-milestone

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/high-powered-lasers-deliver-fusion-energy-breakthrough/

http://www.popsci.com/article/science/national-ignition-facility-announces-record-amount-fusion-energy