nbsp   What is the status of fusion research in Canada?
[A. CANDU Technology] [B. The Industry] [C. Cost/Benefit] [D. Safety/Liability] [E. Waste] [F. Security/Non-Proliferation] [G. Uranium] [H. Research Reactors] [I. Other R&D] [J. Further Info] Fusion is a form of nuclear energy with the potential to liberate massive amounts of heat by forcing atomic nuclei together (fusion), rather than splitting them apart (fission). One of the most efficient fuels for fusion power is a mix of heavy hydrogen isotopes – deuterium and/or tritium – implying that ordinary water would become a primary fuel source (deuterium can be extracted from ordinary water – see related FAQ – while tritium can be bred directly from lithium by the fusion process itself). Aside from an abundant fuel source, fusion holds the additional promise of relatively clean operation, and relatively short-lived radioactive waste production. Currently the science and technology of fusion power is in a highly developmental stage around the globe, largely due to the extreme conditions r
