The fusion-fission hybrid will use high-energy neutrons produced by a fusion reaction to trigger fission in surrounding materials thereby boosting energy output and potentially reducing long-lived nuclear waste.

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    2 days ago

    I meant that we use neutron breeders to turn certain fuel rod waste into fissile plutonium I think.

    The difference with the Chinese invention is that you don’t need to transport the waste to a separate breeder.