Fusion Power Generation

Fusion power generation harnesses the energy produced when atomic nuclei combine, or fuse, together. This process occurs naturally in the sun, where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy. In fusion reactors, scientists aim to replicate this process using isotopes of hydrogen, like deuterium and tritium. The challenge lies in achieving the extreme temperatures and pressures necessary for fusion to occur. If successful, fusion could provide a nearly limitless, clean energy source with minimal radioactive waste, offering an attractive alternative to fossil fuels and traditional nuclear fission energy.