Swirling liquid metal wall (VIDEO)

Zap Energy

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Zap Energy is testing a prototype liquid metal first wall for fusion that uses centrifugal forces to cover exposed solid metal surfaces. Part of its Century platform, liquid metal walls are considered a critical technology for survivable surfaces and energy transfer inside fusion devices.

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