Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research

Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) is a scientific facility in South Korea designed to study nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun. It uses powerful magnetic fields and superconducting magnets to contain and control extremely hot plasma—an ionized gas—for sustained periods. By understanding and improving fusion reactions, KSTAR aims to develop a clean, virtually limitless energy source, offering the potential for safe and sustainable power generation in the future.