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fusion fuel

Fusion fuel refers to the materials used in nuclear fusion, a process that powers the sun and has the potential to provide vast amounts of energy on Earth. The primary fuels for fusion are isotopes of hydrogen, specifically deuterium and tritium. When these isotopes are heated to extremely high temperatures, they collide and fuse together, releasing a significant amount of energy. This process offers the promise of a clean and virtually limitless energy source, with minimal radioactive waste compared to traditional nuclear fission and no greenhouse gas emissions. Research continues to develop practical fusion power technologies.