Pacific Fusion

The central challenge in fusion research has been designing plants that will be affordable to manufacture, operate, and maintain. Pacific Fusion is focused on pulsed magnetic fusion, which differs from the steady-state magnetic confinement machines being built by competitors. Electrical energy travels through pulse tubes that converge inside the fusion chamber on two electrodes, which drive current through a tiny fusion target. The target elec­tro­mag­net­i­cally compresses until fusion occurs, releasing energy. Water shielding around the chamber limits the irradiation of components. It’s a practical, manu­fac­turable, and scalable way to demonstrate fusion’s potential.