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Fusion energy

A powerful and potentially clean energy source that creates power by combining atomic nuclei, similar to how the sun generates energy.

Department of Energy Organization Act

The foundational law that established the Department of Energy and outlines its structure and responsibilities.

Public-private partnerships

Collaborations between government entities and private companies to achieve a shared goal, often involving shared risks and rewards.

Commercial deployment roadmap

A strategic plan outlining the steps, challenges, and timelines for bringing a new technology, like fusion energy, to widespread market use.

National Laboratories

A system of federal research and development centers in the United States, managed by the Department of Energy, that conduct scientific research and develop new technologies.

Burning plasma

A state in fusion research where the plasma (hot, ionized gas) generates enough heat through fusion reactions to sustain itself, requiring minimal external heating.

Inertial confinement fusion

A method of fusion energy research that uses powerful lasers or other drivers to rapidly compress and heat fuel pellets to create fusion reactions.