fusion plasma theory

Fusion plasma theory involves understanding how extremely hot, ionized gases (plasmas) can undergo nuclear fusion, where atomic nuclei combine to release energy. Achieving this requires high temperatures and pressures similar to the Sun's core to overcome repulsive forces between nuclei. Scientists use magnetic confinement (like tokamaks) or inertial confinement to contain and sustain the plasma long enough for fusion reactions to occur efficiently. The goal is to harness this process as a clean, virtually limitless energy source, by understanding plasma behavior, stability, and energy transfer within these extreme conditions.