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However, political and funding hurdles in the 1960s curtailed their development, relegating MSRs to history. Today, Copenhagen Atomics and other forward-thinking companies are reigniting interest in this technology, emphasizing its potential to offer smaller, safer, and more cost-effective reactors.
The Copenhagen Atomics Innovation: The Onion Geometry
At the heart of this revival is Copenhagen Atomics’ cutting-edge design, notably their unique “onion geometry.” This involves concentric pathways within the reactor that efficiently transfer heat. The entire reactor is designed to fit inside a 40-foot shipping container, making it highly modular and suitable for mass manufacturing.