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First Light Fusion Nears £60m Funding

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Nuclear fusion hopeful nears £60m funding boost amid concern over China breakthrough

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Oxford -based First Light Fusion is said to be finalising a funding deal for its projectile fusion’ technology.

It sees a 5p -sized projectile fired at extremely high speeds using electro-magnets into nuclear fuel to set off a powerful reaction.

The company says its technique means it does not need complex machinery or expensive lasers to generate a fusion reaction.

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