Research on nuclear fusion

Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun, where atomic nuclei combine to form heavier elements, releasing a large amount of energy. Researchers aim to replicate this process on Earth to generate clean, virtually limitless energy without greenhouse gases or long-lived radioactive waste. Achieving fusion involves heating hydrogen isotopes to extremely high temperatures to create a plasma, then using powerful magnetic fields or lasers to contain and sustain the reaction. While challenges remain in maintaining stable and economically viable fusion reactions, significant progress has been made toward making fusion a safe, sustainable energy source for the future.