Submission + - Dr Bussard passes away, polywell fusion continues
Vinz writes: Dr Bussard, the man behind the Bussard Collector and inventor of the Polywell fusion device, passed away last Sunday in the morning.
He leaves behins him a legacy of EM fusion devices, and a team determined to continue his efforts.
The news of renewed funding for the construction of his WB-7 fusion devices made it to slashdot months ago (as well as his talk at google). They may be a serious candidate in the run to bring commercial fusion, and may work at lower scales than other projects.
Let's hope the project continues in good shape despite his departure.
Let's hope the project continues in good shape despite his departure.
