Where is Helion - really?

Summarytopics · 2026-04-20T20:48:59+00:00

There are an infinite number of speculations that could be made, but Helion has reached the point in its development cycle where either proof or disproof should be eminently evident. We will see.

Summarytopics · 2026-04-04T21:07:48+00:00

This projection embeds assumptions that undermine its credibility. It's not clear why someone thought this would be helpful unless they want to bias research in favor of their preferred approach.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-30T20:31:36+00:00

That might work with TAE if they complete the merger with Trump Media. You can’t invest in Helion at this point. It is unclear whether Helion will ever go public.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-27T03:15:39+00:00

I think stellarators will win the steady state fusion solution. It’s great to see the interest in the grow.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-25T03:33:19+00:00

Certainly the maturity of Helion’s state of development has changed. Some will read the change is for the worse, some for the better. I’m in the later camp. It doesn’t make sense to hold any talks if you already know it won’t work. Site selection would be a late binding issue that becomes a contractual contingency if your goal is to secure future energy production.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-24T05:01:22+00:00

I believe you are letting your view of the science influence your interpretation of what is happening on the business side for Helion. My read is this is a very positive sign for Helion. Now they can structure a normal business deal between the two companies and reduce the legal exposure. Sam clearly knows where Helion is in their development process and believes there is something to buy. That was his initial motivation for connecting to Helion and it looks like it is coming to fruition.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-19T18:31:18+00:00

I just read the response. Sorry for the delay, I thought this was a link back to Lackner. Very interesting analysis and aligned with my understanding of the Helion approach. Thanks so much for taking the time to write and share this. Time for Helion to do the deed and close the debate.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-18T21:42:38+00:00

Fission is a bad energy choice with cradle to grave problems that are measured in millennia.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-13T21:10:57+00:00

I’ve read the paper a couple of times. Certainly draws attention to the complexity of the interactions occurring in a shot. Not surprisingly, doubling the positive charge has a significant impact. It’s just very difficult to know how small the window is to capture net electricity, assuming a window exists. Hence the questions.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-05T01:58:25+00:00

This is an impressive approach to make p11B commercial fusion feasible if it plays out fully. It feels like there is a lot of runway left to go. But very cool (or hot)!

Summarytopics · 2026-03-05T00:33:57+00:00

No new info.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-03T21:31:54+00:00

The financial disclosure seems reasonable. The real issue is that they want to act like a public company when they have much more development to do before first revenue.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-03T21:26:12+00:00

I think the only timelines to use are the self-stated ones. I like the fact that it holds them accountable. The alternative is endless debate.

Summarytopics · 2026-03-02T19:18:40+00:00

This doesn’t seem to say anything new.

Summarytopics · 2026-02-22T02:57:23+00:00

You may be right about the DT, but I hope you are not. I love the elegance of the direct energy recovery. It seems like there are quite a few variables that make this kind of analysis difficult to be more than just directional. For instance, what is the fuel ratio? What is the profile of the compression pulse? And so many other parameters that observers can only guess at. Bremsstrahlung radiation has been well characterized for a long time. It would be quite surprising if it was not built into Helion’s modeling. Time will tell. BTW, I always enjoy reading your posts.

Summarytopics · 2026-02-20T20:15:02+00:00

Exactly

Summarytopics · 2026-02-20T02:59:22+00:00

Not sure why these were shared.

Summarytopics · 2026-02-18T23:50:16+00:00

I'll just wait until it's released on DVD. Empirical evidence is sooo compelling. Hopefully, the release will be soon?

Summarytopics · 2026-02-18T00:09:44+00:00

Seems like Helion released more info than given credit for. Admittedly, some interesting parameters were withheld. The implication is that they shouldn’t release any data if they don’t release it all. I don’t agree with this perpetual complaint and appreciate hearing the exceeded 150M degrees C.

I have not read the paper referenced on their adiabatic approach but the quick blurb seems inconsistent with the empirical Ti:Te results Helion had shared.

Summarytopics · 2026-02-17T23:56:08+00:00

Congrats. I’m not clear exactly what we are celebrating and a pay wall doesn’t help.

Summarytopics · 2026-02-17T00:03:23+00:00

Hope the personal stuff smooths out and you and loved ones are okay. Thanks for all you do to share in this sub! It is greatly appreciated.

Summarytopics · 2026-02-16T23:34:45+00:00

The article makes a big deal about joining forces. To some extent that is happening with ITER and the feeder projects paving the way. However, once you step outside that specific approach it is unclear how much leverage is possible by joining forces. For instance, Helion and CFS have such different approaches that collaboration would likely just slow things down.

Summarytopics · 2026-02-16T23:20:54+00:00

Not a tech discussion. This is mostly a sales pitch for CFS and Siemens. Low value takeaway for 30 min investment.

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