What evidence does Commonwealth Fusion Systems provide to support the scientific validity of its fusion technology?

Commonwealth Fusion Systems states that five peer-reviewed papers published in the Journal of Plasma Physics validate the physics underpinning its first commercial-scale power plant, covering not only core plasma physics but also strategies to mitigate plasma disruptions.

What is Commonwealth Fusion Systems' timeline and capacity target for its first grid-connected fusion power plant?

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is targeting the early 2030s to deliver energy to the grid from a 400-megawatt facility in Virginia, which it estimates will be sufficient to power 280,000 homes.

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