"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
29 Dec 2022
Researchers in the United States have recently made a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion, a process that has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity. Nuclear fusion occurs when two atomic nuclei fuse together, releasing a massive amount of energy. This process is the same one that powers the sun, and researchers have been trying to replicate it on Earth for decades.
The team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was able to successfully achieve a sustained plasma state in their fusion reactor, known as the Alcator C-Mod. This is a significant step towards achieving practical nuclear fusion, as maintaining a sustained plasma state is essential for generating electricity.
The researchers were able to heat the plasma to over 100 million degrees Celsius, a temperature that is six times hotter than the core of the sun. They were also able to sustain the plasma for over two seconds, a significant increase from previous attempts.
While there is still a long way to go before nuclear fusion becomes a viable source of electricity, this breakthrough is a major step forward in the quest to harness the power of the sun. If successful, nuclear fusion could provide a virtually limitless source of clean energy, with no greenhouse gas emissions and no risk of a meltdown. This could be a game-changer in the fight against climate change and the search for renewable energy sources.
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