This is why I'm so PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!! ;) ;) ;)

https://lasers.llnl.gov/

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/fusion_03-17.html

And if this works, we won't have to worry about nuclear waste as much:

https://lasers.llnl.gov/missions/energy_for_the_future/life/

Check out the videos:

https://lasers.llnl.gov/multimedia/video_gallery/

Especially this one:

https://lasers.llnl.gov/multimedia/video_gallery/target_chamber_construction.php

Enjoy and feel PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

Respectfully,
Henry