" The fusion power produced by ITER will be at least 10 times greater than
the external power delivered to heat the plasma.
"The fusion power produced"
Translation: The calculated energy of the fusion reaction inside the
chamber. Does not mean power captured and carried outside of the
experimental chamber.
Not mentioned: How many milliseconds such a burn will be able to last.
Not mentioned: The rep rate of the experiment's ability to produce this 10x
effect.
Not mentioned: When they expect to get the first reactor online that
provides the proof of concept of a practical device. 2018?
Not mentioned: When they expect to get the first reactor online that
provides the first commercial production of power.
"An unprecedented international collaboration"
Translation: This part is ambiguous. It could mean the biggest scientific
collaboration or it could mean the biggest boondoggle in scientific
history. Who knows?
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