The world’s largest privately owned laser just turned on
Fusion startup Xcimer Energy has activated the Phoenix laser system, which is currently the world's largest privately owned laser. The company aims to use this technology to advance commercial fusion power development by the mid-2030s.
Why it matters
Represents a significant milestone in private-sector efforts to achieve sustainable, clean fusion energy.
Fusion startup Xcimer Energy on Wednesday flipped the switch on its Phoenix laser system, which the company says is the largest privately owned example in the world.
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