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A brief history of nuclear fusion

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Since the 1950s, international cooperation has been the driving force behind fusion research. Here, we discuss how the International Atomic Energy Agency has shaped the field and the events that have produced fusion’s global signature partnership.

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Fig. 1: Stellarator model.

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Fig. 2: First Fusion Energy Conference.

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Fig. 3: Henry Seligman opening the second Fusion Energy Conference.

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Fig. 4: T-3 tokamak.

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