Prospects for Thermonuclear Research

Possible prospects for thermonuclear research in the first half of the 21st century and their implementation in the practical sphere of domestic energy are discussed. It is concluded that thermonuclear research can be and already acts as a powerful driver of scientific and technological progress, a mechanism that stimulates the development of high-tech segments of the country’s economy, and a possible element of the nuclear energy of the future. This article was prepared based on the materials of a report presented at the General Meeting of RAS Members on December 8, 2020.