Fusion Fuel Cycle

The fusion fuel cycle involves combining lightweight atomic nuclei, like isotopes of hydrogen (deuterium and tritium), at extremely high temperatures to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This process, similar to how the sun produces energy, requires overcoming the natural repulsion between positively charged nuclei. Achieving controlled fusion involves heating and confining the fuel until conditions are just right for fusion to occur. The cycle generates energy that can be used for electricity, offering a potentially abundant and cleaner power source with minimal radioactive waste compared to traditional nuclear fission.