[Zathras]

The Z-Machine is kind of cool!
A Fusion pulse generator would work if they could get pulse cycles short enough.

[Banjoguy]

Actually I spoke to soon. My understanding now is that this is a break through result by team Hurricane, et al, i.e. although ignition was not obtained more energy was generated than was used in fusion fuel.

http://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/laser-fusion-project-takes-one-small-step-toward-energy-leap-n27796