New research from MIT shows two types of turbulence within plasma that cause significant heat…
Browsing: Fusion Energy
Fusion energy is the process of generating power by fusing atomic nuclei together, which releases a significant amount of energy. This process, which powers stars including our Sun, involves combining light atomic nuclei, such as hydrogen isotopes, to form heavier nuclei, such as helium, while releasing energy in the form of heat and light. Fusion energy is highly appealing as a sustainable and clean energy source because it produces no greenhouse gases and minimal long-lived radioactive waste compared to traditional nuclear fission reactors. The main challenge in harnessing fusion energy is achieving the extremely high temperatures and pressures needed to sustain the reaction on Earth, which researchers are currently addressing through various experimental technologies like tokamaks and laser-based systems.
Advances in magnet technology have enabled MIT scientists to propose a new design for a…
Researchers at the University of Twente have developed a new superconducting cable system that is…
The failure of the US National Ignition Facility’s six-year campaign to demonstrate fusion in the…
The world’s most powerful laser ignition facility is set to emphasize its nuclear weapons research…
ITER researchers working to help bring fusion power to the commercial market completed a critical…