[LukeL]

1. I assume this was doin in a vacuum so the question is how do you extract the energy?

2. How large was this reaction? Usually in this type of experiments we are talking very small amounts, nanograms or less.

[alexander_busek]

1. I assume this was doin in a vacuum so the question is how do you extract the energy? 2. How large was this reaction? Usually in this type of experiments we are talking very small amounts, nanograms or less.

The fusion took place in a near vacuum. But to a physicist, vacuums are relative. To a physicist, it isn't important whether the fusion took place at 1 Pascal, or 1 micro-Pascal. To a physicist, it isn't important whether it would - in practical terms - be easy or difficult to actually harvest that energy. He is elated that he succeeded in attaining controlled fusion. That is all that matters to him.

Yes, I suppose that only nanograms of matter were actually fused - though that would still yield / release a considerable amount of energy (which might even - if practically harvestable - be approx. equal to the amount needed to run the set-up, meaning that it would then be self-sustaining).

Regards,

[Brooklyn Attitude]

“. I assume this was doin in a vacuum so the question is how do you extract the energy?”

It was done in a Hoover upright and the energy was extracted by emptying the bag.