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We describe here a new method for achieving controlled thermonuclear fusion which appears to give a better overall energy output over input ratio than for laser driven fusion.
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Tan, W. Muon catalysed fusion for pellet ignition. Nature 263, 656–659 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1038/263656a0
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