MAST (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak)

MAST (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak) is a scientific device designed to study nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun. It uses powerful magnetic fields to contain hot plasma—an extremely hot, ionized gas—within a compact, spherical-shaped chamber. This setup aims to replicate the conditions necessary for fusion, where atomic nuclei merge to release energy. MAST’s goal is to understand how to sustain and control fusion reactions efficiently on Earth, potentially providing a clean, virtually limitless energy source in the future. It’s a key step forward in the development of practical fusion power.