DIII-D (Dual-Uses Advanced Tokamak)

DIII-D is a sophisticated research facility located in San Diego that studies nuclear fusion—the process that powers the sun—to develop clean, virtually limitless energy on Earth. It uses a device called a tokamak, which employs powerful magnetic fields to contain and control extremely hot plasma where fusion occurs. By understanding how to efficiently sustain and control fusion reactions, DIII-D aims to overcome current technical challenges, advancing toward practical fusion power plants. Its research not only helps in energy development but also improves knowledge about plasma physics and magnetic confinement systems.