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As I recall from my uni days, a fusion reaction requires a hell of a lot of energy to bring two particles together. Hence the texts we studied discussed the use of a fission reactor to provide the energy to start he initial fusion reaction. This was put up as the most plausible way aside from very long linear accelerators, or centrifugal setups. India a country often touted as a third world nation as I recall has 3 Nuclear fission plants that run trouble free. The problem is one of proper management and waste disposal management. And as I understand it the waste is minimal when compared to coal power pollution. Its a wonder to me that in Australia there is a very anti fission sentiment. Properly sealed containers would keep the waste safe enough that you could sit on it, better yet one could store them underground. Thats no joke, but scientific fact as I understand it. I am not promoting fission for Australia, but i feel we go overboard in our anti sentiments towards it. The problem is long term waste disposal. Certainly given time scientist will come up with a faster way to recycle this waste. Alternatively Fusion is also an option but still needs much work to become economically efficient to be practical.
Regards
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