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magnetic fusion energy

Magnetic fusion energy is a method of generating power by mimicking the processes powering the sun. It involves heating a hot, ionized gas called plasma to extremely high temperatures so atomic nuclei can collide and fuse, releasing a large amount of energy. Since plasma is extremely hot and charged, magnetic fields are used to contain and control it within a device called a tokamak or stellarator, preventing it from touching the walls. This process aims to produce clean, abundant energy without greenhouse gases or long-lived radioactive waste, offering a promising solution for sustainable power generation in the future.