Carving a new path forward for compact fusion vessels. Some experts believe that the future…
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.
Major milestone in European and Japanese contributions to ITER fusion energy project. The ITER fusion…
Researchers expand the quantum mechanical descriptions of nuclear fusion reactions. Low-energy nuclear fusion reactions are…
A team from Princeton has developed a machine learning method to control plasma edge bursts…
Researchers at PPPL are exploring the use of machine learning to enhance the design and…
Researchers successfully simulate a novel combination method for managing fusion plasma. In their ongoing quest…
A promising option for creating a productive and sustainable energy source on Earth is the…
Scientists take advantage of imperfections in magnetic fields to enhance fusion plasma. In the Japanese…
Detailed study of high-temperature superconducting magnets built by MIT and Commonwealth Fusion Systems confirms they…
Methods pioneered using the Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ OMEGA laser system show potential for sparking…
A Princeton-led team has developed an AI model to predict and avert plasma instabilities in…
The Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world’s largest and most powerful fusion machines,…
Fast ions and plasma waves in fusion reactors engage in a complex dance of energy…
Neural networks guided by physics are creating new ways to observe the complexities of plasmas.…
New observations at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility offer vital insights into energetic ions in…
Perturbing the edge magnetic field of a tokamak produces a counterintuitive response: particles entering the…
Fusion’s success as a renewable energy depends on the creation of an industry to support…
Federal funding brings together experts to chart a viable path to realizing fusion energy as…