Capsule gain
Fusion energy divided by energy absorbed by the fuel capsule. Always larger than target gain — quoting it as 'the' gain overstates performance.
What this metric divides
Total fusion energy yield
÷
Energy absorbed by the capsule
Stated explicitly because the denominator is what makes the number mean anything. Why that matters.
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metric:gain-capsule- Scheme
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