Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST)

The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) is a sophisticated research facility in China designed to explore nuclear fusion, a process that powers the sun. It uses magnetic fields to heat and contain plasma—a hot, ionized gas—at extremely high temperatures to mimic the conditions necessary for fusion. Successful fusion could provide a near-limitless source of clean energy. EAST aims to improve our understanding of plasma behavior, test advanced technologies, and contribute to the development of future fusion power plants, ultimately paving the way for a sustainable energy solution for the planet.