Canada turns the tables on Trump: breaks all records in nuclear fusion, sparking unprecedented scientific optimism (msn.com)
Story by As Actualidad,Greg Heilman
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This groundbreaking experiment employs cutting-edge cost-effective technology, which represents a step closer to achieving clean and affordable energy.
Sustainable energy has become a global priority, as countries scramble to find alternatives to fossil fuels that won’t wreak havoc on the environment. And now, a Canadian company may have taken the biggest step yet toward a future powered by limitless clean energy.
General Fusion, a Vancouver-based firm, has set a historic record by achieving a fusion power output of 600 million neutrons per second. The achievement has been officially recognized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which sees it as a major step toward stable, sustainable nuclear fusion energy.
A game-changing approach to fusion energyThe breakthrough was made possible by Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a cutting-edge technology that uses a mechanical plasma compression system inside a spherical tokamak reactor. Instead of relying on superconducting magnets or high-powered lasers (which make fusion projects costly and complex), General Fusion’s reactor employs a liquid metal liner and a system of pistons to compress the plasma.
The results have exceeded expectations:
- Plasma density has skyrocketed—190 times higher than when experiments first began.
- Particle confinement time has increased, improving plasma stability.
- Magnetic field strength has grown 13-fold, allowing the plasma to remain confined under optimal conditions.
The future of clean, affordable energyAccording to scientists, this fusion approach is designed with cost-effectiveness in mind, avoiding the expensive and intricate components that have slowed progress in the field. By simplifying the technology while improving efficiency, General Fusion’s work is bringing the dream of clean, affordable energy closer to reality than ever before. |
