Nuclear Fusion: The Energy Source of the Future

Nuclear fusion is the process of fusing light atomic nuclei, like hydrogen, into heavier ones.
It’s the same reaction that powers the Sun and other stars.
Fusion releases enormous energy with little radioactive waste compared to fission.
The key challenge is achieving the extreme heat and pressure needed for fusion to occur.
Magnetic confinement in devices like tokamaks holds plasma hot enough for fusion.
Inertial confinement uses powerful lasers to compress fuel pellets to fusion conditions.
Fusion fuel, like deuterium and tritium, can be sourced from seawater and lithium.
Unlike fossil fuels, fusion produces no greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2022, scientists achieved “net energy gain” in a fusion experiment for the first time.
If mastered, fusion could provide virtually limitless, clean energy for humanity’s future.