It's been a while since I last posted on the forum—I’ve been caught up with exam season and working towards my A-Level certifications. Despite my busy schedule, I’ve managed to dedicate most of my free time to the fusor project. However, I regret to inform you all that I still haven't achieved fusion yet.
The setup is nearly complete, with only the power supply missing. I previously mentioned a Japanese power supply that seemed promising, but unfortunately, it turned out to be less viable than I had hoped. Not only was it custom-made with cables costing over £700, but it also struggled to reach the 1mA mark. Nevertheless, I did manage to mount a Japanese-to-UK voltage converter, and it powered on successfully.
When I have more time, I’ll be focusing on either sourcing a new power supply or creating a custom cable for the existing one.
As for the Neutron / Plasma Club, I haven't applied yet, even though I achieved plasma a while back.
On a different note, I’m surprised that Paul found that article before I did. Thanks for sharing it with me!
Plasma achieved!
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Re: Plasma achieved!
All the best on securing a viable poser supply needed to do fusion. This is always a hard item to either build or purchase.
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Progress may have been a good thing once, but it just went on too long. - Yogi Berra
Fusion is the energy of the future....and it always will be
The more complex the idea put forward by the poor amateur, the more likely it will never see embodiment
Fusion is the energy of the future....and it always will be
The more complex the idea put forward by the poor amateur, the more likely it will never see embodiment
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This Story Made NPR
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I was amused to hear this morning that the story Cesare's science fair project made it to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me - The NPR News Quiz as one of the final questions in the 'Lightning Round" at the end of the show.
Here's the audio from that one segment:
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And a link to the entire show's podcast:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w ... 0667558504
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I did not know that other parents had object to Cesare's presentation on the grounds that a 'nuclear reactor' is too complicated for a student to assemble. Little do they know...
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I was amused to hear this morning that the story Cesare's science fair project made it to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me - The NPR News Quiz as one of the final questions in the 'Lightning Round" at the end of the show.
Here's the audio from that one segment:
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And a link to the entire show's podcast:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w ... 0667558504
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I did not know that other parents had object to Cesare's presentation on the grounds that a 'nuclear reactor' is too complicated for a student to assemble. Little do they know...
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Paul Schatzkin, aka "The Perfesser" – Founder and Host of Fusor.net
Author of The Boy Who Invented Television
"Fusion is not 20 years in the future; it is 60 years in the past and we missed it."
Author of The Boy Who Invented Television
"Fusion is not 20 years in the future; it is 60 years in the past and we missed it."
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Re: Plasma achieved!
Thank you for sharing this, Paul! I was expecting some news coverage, but I never imagined I’d make it onto a News Quiz. That’s definitely a nice surprise!
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Re: Plasma achieved!
Well the least they coulda done would be to mention your actual name.Cesare_Mencarini wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:25 pm Thank you for sharing this, Paul! I was expecting some news coverage, but I never imagined I’d make it onto a News Quiz. That’s definitely a nice surprise!
It's hard to get famous - or notorious - if nobody knows you name!
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Paul Schatzkin, aka "The Perfesser" – Founder and Host of Fusor.net
Author of The Boy Who Invented Television
"Fusion is not 20 years in the future; it is 60 years in the past and we missed it."
Author of The Boy Who Invented Television
"Fusion is not 20 years in the future; it is 60 years in the past and we missed it."
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Re: Plasma achieved!
That’s true, but I suppose it’s the thought that counts. I’ve already received a lot of support, and at 17, I have plenty of time to make a name for myself. Thanks again for the resources!Paul_Schatzkin wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:28 pm
Well the least they coulda done would be to mention your actual name.
It's hard to get famous - or notorious - if nobody knows you name!
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Re: Plasma achieved!
Good work but no need to copy and repost people's comments* - thanks. Good luck on getting 'famous' in future work, too.
* Mr. Fusion owns and operates this site and as such, his use is certainly allowed
* Mr. Fusion owns and operates this site and as such, his use is certainly allowed
Ignorance is what we all experience until we make an effort to learn