US scientists take key step in pursuit of next-gen energy source: 'Diamond sensors'

US scientists take key step in pursuit of next-gen energy source: 'Diamond sensors'

University of California researchers won $555,000 to build detection equipment from lab-made diamonds, with the purpose of tracking reactions inside fusion power plants. According to Interesting Engineering, the UC Santa Cruz team received this funding through an $8 million, three-year program supporting fusion research across California universities. They're designing detectors that withstand environments too harsh for typical instruments. Fusi…