The latest developments in fusion energy - with the UKAEA
The Royal Institution・2 minutes read
Fusion energy offers a sustainable, secure, and abundant energy source without greenhouse gases, with significant investments totaling over $6 billion in private fusion companies. The Joint European Torus (JET) has made progress in fusion research, with advancements in AI applications and the pursuit of thermonuclear burning plasma conditions at ITER to develop commercial fusion energy.
Insights
- Fusion energy, replicating the power of stars on Earth, offers a sustainable, secure, and abundant energy source devoid of greenhouse gases or radioactive waste, with significant investments from private companies and governments worldwide.
- The success of fusion research, exemplified by JET and ITER, underscores the critical role of international collaboration, advanced technology, and decades of scientific groundwork in achieving breakthroughs towards economical fusion energy production, despite facing technical challenges and ongoing improvements.
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Recent questions
What is fusion energy?
Sustainable, abundant energy replicating stars on Earth.
How much investment has private fusion companies received?
Over $6 billion from various sources.
What is the role of JET in fusion energy research?
Conducts experiments to produce fusion power.
What is ITER and its goal?
International fusion project to develop sustainable energy.
What is the National Ignition Facility (NIF)?
Scientific facility using lasers for fusion research.