John Lawson

John Lawson is a prominent figure in nuclear fusion research, known for formulating the Lawson Criterion in the 1950s. This criterion provides essential conditions for achieving viable nuclear fusion, specifically the necessary temperature, density, and confinement time for a fusion reaction to generate more energy than it consumes. In simple terms, it outlines how to create and sustain the extreme conditions needed for nuclei to fuse together, producing energy, similar to processes occurring in the sun. Lawson's insights have significantly influenced fusion research, guiding scientists toward developing practical fusion energy as a potential sustainable power source.