Magnetic Confinement Fusion
Magnetic Confinement Fusion is a process that aims to replicate the energy production of the sun by fusing atomic nuclei at extremely high temperatures. In this method, powerful magnetic fields are used to contain and stabilize a hot plasma, which is a state of matter where electrons are separated from their nuclei. The goal is to achieve conditions where the nuclei can overcome their natural repulsion and fuse together, releasing energy in the process.
One of the most well-known devices for Magnetic Confinement Fusion is the tokamak, a doughnut-shaped chamber that uses magnetic fields to confine the plasma. Researchers are exploring this technology as a potential source of clean and virtually limitless energy, as it produces minimal radioactive waste compared to traditional nuclear fission methods.