A New Type of X-Point Radiator that Prevents Tokamaks From Overheating

A new type of X-point radiator that prevents tokamaks from overheating

Nuclear fusion reactors are highly powerful technologies that can generate energy by fusing (i.e., joining) two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus. These fusion reactions release large amounts of energy, which can then be converted into electrical power without emitting greenhouse gases.

Nuclear fusion reactors are very powerful technologies that can generate energy by merging (i.e., joining) two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus. These fusion reactions release large amounts of energy, which can then be converted to electric power without emitting greenhouse gases. One of the most important technologies in the [...]

China’s tokamak nuclear reactor smashes global fusion record

The race to recreate the sun’s power on Earth just hit a major milestone. Scientists operating a powerful fusion reactor, often nicknamed China’s “artificial sun,” set a world record that’s turning heads in the energy world. This achievement comes from the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak, or EAST. Researchers held a superheated, high-confinement plasma steady for 1,066 seconds, smashing the previous record of 403 seconds set just l…