A team of scientists from around the world is working together on a new type of nuclear reactor that could change the future of energy by making it cleaner and more sustainable. This project, based in Spain, brings together experts from Princeton University and the University of Seville, using advanced technology to try to make nuclear fusion a reality.
Unlike traditional nuclear power, which splits atoms (a process called fission) and creates waste that can last for thousands of years, fusion combines elements to create heat energy without leaving behind harmful waste. Fusion is the same process that powers the sun, but creating it sustainably on Earth has been very challenging.
The team is using a device called a "tokamak," a doughnut-shaped chamber that holds incredibly hot plasma, which is a state of matter similar to superheated gas. Their goal is to find the right way to shape and control this plasma to make fusion reactions stable and long-lasting. Professor Manuel Garcia-Munoz from Seville believes this work could lead to “compact fusion reactors” in the future, which would be smaller and more efficient.
Fusion power could be a major breakthrough in clean energy, helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels and addressing climate change. Although fusion technology is still in early development, teams like this one hope to achieve important milestones soon. They’re even aiming to complete a key test by the end of the year, bringing fusion energy one step closer.
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