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This advocacy bore fruit.
In the realm of nuclear fusion, Google combined its computing prowess with plasma research at TAE Technologies.
The centerpiece of this effort was Norman, a reactor designed to heat plasma to extreme temperatures.
The optometrist algorithm, a machine learning tool that optimized the reactors parameters was key to this initiative.
Partnering with external researchers, Google funded 12 projects investigating whether anomalies in earlier experiments could yield a breakthrough.
No evidence of cold fusion, but a wealth of peer-reviewed publications and unexpected applications.
Nevertheless, Googles nuclear endeavors didnt stop with fusion and policy.
The company explored nuclear excitation, a cutting-edge method to tailor nuclear reactions for energy generation or waste reduction.
While not every initiative hit the mark, each contributed to a greater understanding of nuclear energys potential.
ViaIEEE Spectrum
