Magneto-Inertial Fusion

Magneto-Inertial Fusion (MIF) is a technique aimed at achieving nuclear fusion—the process that powers the sun—by using strong magnetic fields to contain and compress hot plasma (ionized fuel). In MIF, magnetic fields slow down the outward movement of plasma, allowing it to be compressed more efficiently by powerful lasers or magnetic devices. This combination of magnetic confinement and inertial compression creates the extreme conditions necessary for fusion to occur, releasing energy. MIF seeks to offer a potentially more practical and scalable approach to producing clean, abundant energy compared to other fusion methods.