Nuclear fusion's future, according to the woman leading the charge

Jan 19, 2023

Kim Budil, Director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, oversaw the recent fusion breakthrough in the pursuit of clean, abundant energy. Image: World Economic Forum / Mattias N

Spencer Feingold

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Kim Budil, LLNL Director, during the announcement of the fusion ignition breakthrough in December 2022. Image: REUTERS/Mary F. Calvert

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