CHINA FOCUS: CHINESE "ARTIFICIAL SUN" SETS NEW RECORD IN MILESTONE STEP TOWARD FUSION POWER GENERATION
The Dawn of the Artificial Sun: Harnessing Fusion Power for a Sustainable Future Introduction Imagine a world powered by an inexhaustible, clean energy source—one that mimics the very process lighting our Sun. This is the promise of the "artificial sun," a revolutionary technology rooted in nuclear fusion. While still in development, fusion has the potential to redefine global energy systems, offering a solution to climate change and energy scarcity. In this blog, we’ll explore the science, progress, and future of this groundbreaking innovation. What Is an Artificial Sun? The term "artificial sun" refers to experimental nuclear fusion reactors designed to replicate the energy-producing reactions of the Sun. Unlike nuclear fission (which splits atoms), fusion combines light atomic nuclei—like hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium—under extreme heat and pressure to form helium, releasing colossal amounts of energy. The goal? To create a sustainable, low-waste po...