Fusion Energy (All Articles)

What needs to happen for fusion to occur?

Controlling plasma for fusion requires maintaining extreme temperatures over 100 million degrees Celsius using magnetic confinement. This method keeps the plasma stable, preventing it from cooling down by touching reactor walls. The study highlights the effectiveness of tokamaks and the importance of strong magnetic fields, up to 12 Tesla, for sustained fusion. With advancements in superconducting magnets, energy efficiency could improve, making fusion more viable. How can further advancements in magnetic confinement technology bring us closer to sustainable fusion energy?

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What is a donut shaped power source?

Tokamak reactors use magnetic fields to confine hot plasma, where nuclear fusion occurs. This process generates energy more efficiently than it consumes, with recent advancements allowing for up to 10 times the energy output. Tokamaks produce clean energy with minimal radioactive waste and no greenhouse gases. Curious about how tokamaks could reshape the future of energy? Click to read the full article!

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What is the fusion project?

The ITER project is a groundbreaking international initiative aimed at demonstrating nuclear fusion as a viable energy source. Located in France and involving 35 countries, it seeks to generate 500 megawatts of energy from just 50 megawatts input, potentially powering 1 billion homes. What is the estimated budget for the ITER project? Click the button below!

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What is laser-driven fusion?

Laser-driven fusion uses powerful lasers to compress and heat hydrogen fuel until nuclear fusion occurs, releasing vast energy without harmful waste. Recent experiments reached temperatures over 100 million degrees Celsius, achieving critical steps toward self-sustaining fusion. Curious how this breakthrough could offer a nearly limitless clean energy source? Click the button below!

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