Powering the Future
Fusion & Plasmas
A Report of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee
Fusion is the merging of nuclei to release the energy that powers stars; plasmas are ionized gases, the fourth state of matter that makes up stars. The two are inextricably linked. Their shared history exemplifies how basic scientific research translates from a deeper understanding of the universe to technologies that benefit society.
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- → Preface
- → Executive Summary
- → Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview
- → Chapter 2: Recommendations and Budget Scenarios
- → Appendix A: Recommendations
- → Appendix B: Public-Private Partnerships
- → Appendix C: DEI, Workforce, and Outreach
- → Appendix D: Charge Letter
- → Appendix E: Membership
- → Appendix F: Process and Meetings
- → Appendix G: Acronyms