magnetic fusion

Magnetic fusion is a process that aims to replicate the energy production of the sun by fusing atomic nuclei, mainly hydrogen isotopes, to release vast amounts of energy. To achieve this on Earth, superhot plasma—a state of matter where electrons are separated from nuclei—is confined using powerful magnetic fields within devices called tokamaks or stellarators. The magnetic fields keep the plasma stable and contained, allowing the nuclei to collide at high speeds and fuse, releasing energy as heat. This heat can then be converted into electricity, offering the potential for a clean, virtually limitless energy source.