We're Not Dead, So Here's the Large Helical Device

So, apparently the LHC did not destroy the earth (yet) so here's another scientific device that may or may not end life as we know it.



According to wikipedia, this Large Helical Device was developed by the Japanese and designed to "conduct fusion plasma confinement research in a steady-state in order to elucidate possible solutions to physics and engineering problems in helical plasma reactors. "

Whatever the fuck that means. The important thing is, holy shit, look at that mass of twisted steel! Would that not make the best slide ever?

Check out the inside:


I see a plasma rave party in our future, friends.