This animation shows a view of the reaction vessel in our reactor concept. The target is dropped into the reaction chamber from above, falling under gravity. The projectile is launched downwards on top of the target and catches it up in the centre of the chamber. The impact is focused by the target and a pulse of fusion energy is released. That energy is absorbed by the lithium flowing inside the vessel, heating it up. The lithium protects the vessel from damage, allowing it to last for the whole lifetime of the plant without replacement.
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First Light achieves world first fusion result, proving unique new target technology
First Light Fusion (First Light), the University of Oxford fusion spin-out, today confirms it has achieved fusion. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has independently validated the result.
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First Light Fusion announces close of Series C fund raises
First Light Fusion, an Oxford-based global leader in researching energy generation via inertial fusion, is pleased to confirm the close of its Series C fund raise, raising $45 million from both existing and new investors.