controlled nuclear fusion

Controlled nuclear fusion is a process where atomic nuclei, typically isotopes of hydrogen like deuterium and tritium, are fused together to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy. This process mimics the sun’s power, where intense heat and pressure force nuclei to combine. Scientists aim to achieve this in labs by heating fuel to extremely high temperatures and confining it with magnetic fields, creating the conditions needed for fusion. Successfully controlled fusion could provide a nearly limitless, clean energy source with minimal environmental impact, representing a major breakthrough in sustainable power generation.