kadie
Moon
"You don't need a licence to drive a sandwhich!"
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Post by kadie on Apr 29, 2010 17:27:59 GMT -5
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Post by Ryan on Apr 29, 2010 17:33:04 GMT -5
Let's see.
Pros - possible energy solution and easily repeatable should the source (star) run out of energy
Cons - Danger to the public and possible period of economic destruction
I think that I'm for this...
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Post by hey light on Apr 29, 2010 17:46:55 GMT -5
It isn't really a star. It's a sustained fusion reaction in a VERY small tank of hydrogen. It's a major advance in fusion energy, and a great thing. Fusion is a LOT closer than most people think, and it's probably the best alternative energy out there. |
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Post by swan on Apr 29, 2010 18:18:28 GMT -5
Let's see. Pros - possible energy solution and easily repeatable should the source (star) run out of energy Cons - Danger to the public and possible period of economic destruction I think that I'm for this... That pretty much sums up my view as well. It isn't really a star. It's a sustained fusion reaction in a VERY small tank of hydrogen. It's a major advance in fusion energy, and a great thing. Fusion is a LOT closer than most people think, and it's probably the best alternative energy out there. Yeah from what I understand they can currently maintain a stable fusion reaction, but it just requires more energy then it puts out. If they can actually develop the technology to make fusion actually efficient then that'll be a great advancement in our energy. |
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Post by hey light on Apr 29, 2010 18:19:38 GMT -5
Let's see. Pros - possible energy solution and easily repeatable should the source (star) run out of energy Cons - Danger to the public and possible period of economic destruction I think that I'm for this... That pretty much sums up my view as well. It isn't really a star. It's a sustained fusion reaction in a VERY small tank of hydrogen. It's a major advance in fusion energy, and a great thing. Fusion is a LOT closer than most people think, and it's probably the best alternative energy out there. Yeah from what I understand they can currently maintain a stable fusion reaction, but it just requires more energy then it puts out. If they can actually develop the technology to make fusion actually efficient then that'll be a great advancement in our energy. It's already efficent. |
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Post by Ryan on Apr 29, 2010 18:56:38 GMT -5
requiring more energy input than output is not efficient - that's the point I think that swan was making
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Post by hey light on Apr 29, 2010 19:01:00 GMT -5
requiring more energy input than output is not efficient - that's the point I think that swan was making |
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Post by swan on Apr 29, 2010 20:42:03 GMT -5
It seems the technology is more efficient then I realized, but it still currently can't produce a high enough energy output to supply our energy needs and be justifiable at the same time. So in this sense it still isn't as efficient as it needs to be, and hopefully this laser works since nuclear fusion has so much untapped potential.
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Post by hey light on Apr 30, 2010 11:23:43 GMT -5
It seems the technology is more efficient then I realized, but it still currently can't produce a high enough energy output to supply our energy needs and be justifiable at the same time. So in this sense it still isn't as efficient as it needs to be, and hopefully this laser works since nuclear fusion has so much untapped potential. Yep. And apparently this is the first fusion reaction that reaches 'ignition' , which means that the reaction can sustain itself. |
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Post by krzych32 on Apr 30, 2010 11:51:09 GMT -5
So can we colonize space now? According to a popular 70's TV show "Space 1999" we are years behind.
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Post by bombmaniac on Apr 30, 2010 12:24:48 GMT -5
It seems the technology is more efficient then I realized, but it still currently can't produce a high enough energy output to supply our energy needs and be justifiable at the same time. So in this sense it still isn't as efficient as it needs to be, and hopefully this laser works since nuclear fusion has so much untapped potential. Yep. And apparently this is the first fusion reaction that reaches 'ignition' , which means that the reaction can sustain itself. so Dr. Octavius...how will this work? |
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Post by Trey on May 1, 2010 7:12:52 GMT -5
I think I've seen this movie before..
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Cortney
Star
[AWD:0c15]The Objectioner
The Bown
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Post by Cortney on May 1, 2010 8:03:48 GMT -5
As long as they don't destroy the planet I'm cool with it. Not in the mood to die, personally. =P
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Post by Johncoyne on May 1, 2010 9:53:54 GMT -5
Yeah, I only die on Wednesdays.
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Post by Ryan on May 1, 2010 12:36:31 GMT -5
*cough*snickerdoodle*cough* I thought you were working on this....
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Post by kawerty on May 1, 2010 13:13:50 GMT -5
If we can create a star so easily,then did earth come about on a larger scale with different ingredients? That i ponder .
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Post by thejourney on May 1, 2010 23:07:25 GMT -5
yay humanity is geting smarter every day godd luck you brave scientists please dont kill us all ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by bombmaniac on May 2, 2010 10:52:34 GMT -5
bah lets do it, if we all die, at leasty well all die knowing we were doing something FRIGGIN COOL!
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Post by Johncoyne on May 3, 2010 13:39:30 GMT -5
*cough*snickerdoodle*cough* I thought you were working on this.... I was... But I realize that my posts are now contributing to the enjoyment of my fellow SPOTMers. |
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Post by Ryan on May 3, 2010 14:41:47 GMT -5
ok fine
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