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Q Engineering > 1

Achieving net energy gain (Q > 1) when accounting for all engineering systems, not just plasma physics. Requires simultaneous solutions to multiple other roadblocks.

Research Domains

systems engineeringplasma physics

Keywords

Q factorenergy gainnet energypower plantefficiency

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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