Magnetic-Confinement Fusion Without the Magnets

It is good to see work on a thing that has a chance of working, eventually, possibly, usefully.

If it doesn't work out, we haven't already sunk $billions into it. If it works at all, a D-H3 or even p-B device should be possible, for aneutronic fusion, that could possibly be of some actual value.

Historically, the issue with z-pinch has been that the electrodes start to evaporate before you can get to a useful energy density. You need to dump many thousands of amperes through a small area to squeeze the deuterium. Anything that involves kiloamps will be hard on your materials.

There is a company that has been working on a similar device for 15 years or so. https://lppfusion.com/

From the basement of the AERB to the fast paced world of venture backed startups. Good luck guys!!!