Business UpdateJun 23, 2026, 07:26 PM
General Fusion achieves 0.72 keV electron temperature milestone with LM26
AI Summary
General Fusion Inc. announced significant technical progress with its Lawson Machine 26 (LM26) fusion demonstration machine, achieving electron temperatures of approximately 0.72 keV (8.4 million degrees Celsius). This milestone, driven by plasma compression with a lithium liner, represents a more than threefold increase in electron temperature and validates the company's Magnetized Target Fusion approach. The results are detailed in a technical paper submitted for peer review. General Fusion is also progressing with its business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (SVAC), with a shareholder vote scheduled for July 6, 2026.
Key Highlights
- General Fusion achieved 0.72 keV (8.4 million °C) electron temperature with its LM26 machine.
- This represents a more than 3 times increase in electron temperature during mechanical compression.
- Plasma density and poloidal magnetic field increased to 10 times starting values during compression.
- The next major targeted milestone for LM26 is 1 keV electron temperature.
- The company's business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (SVAC) is ongoing.
- SVAC shareholders will vote on the Proposed Business Combination on July 6, 2026.
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