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doi: 10.17226/25802.
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"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
Suggested Citation:
"6 Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy: Bringing Stars to Earth." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security, and Exploration. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/25802.
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