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Fusion reactors could be monitored for covert plutonium production

Fusion reactors could be monitored for covert plutonium production
Phys.org Saturday 13 June 2026, 17:00 UTC 1 min read
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In the next few decades, many physicists are hopeful that nuclear fusion could become a realistic source of practically limitless energy. But before this can happen, it will be critical to ensure that reactors cannot be covertly misused to produce materials for nuclear weapons.

In the next few decades, many physicists are hopeful that nuclear fusion could become a realistic source of practically limitless energy. But before this can happen, it will be critical to ensure that reactors cannot be covertly misused to produce materials for nuclear weapons.
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