Can nuclear fusion ever be practical? We explore tokamaks, plasma confinement, energy balance, and the real engineering challenges behind building a working fusion reactor—and whether fusion power will ever scale.

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Credits: The Tokamak Problem: Can We Ever Make Fusion Practical?

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