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South Korea Makes Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion Research: Paving the Way for an "Artificial Sun"
South Korea has achieved a significant milestone in the quest for clean energy, successfully running an "artificial sun" for a record-breaking period. This breakthrough in nuclear fusion research brings us closer to replicating the process that powers stars and holds immense potential for a clean and sustainable energy future.
What is Nuclear Fusion and Why is it Called an "Artificial Sun?"
Nuclear fusion is the process by which atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. This is the same reaction that powers the sun and other stars. Scientists and engineers have been working for decades to replicate this process on Earth in order to harness its potential as a clean energy source.
The term "artificial sun" is used because a fusion reactor replicates the conditions within a star, where immense heat and pressure cause atomic nuclei to fuse. While not literally a miniature sun, these reactors aim to achieve similar energy production through controlled nuclear fusion.
South Korea's Record-Breaking Achievement
South Korea's Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) reactor recently achieved a sustained plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius (180 million degrees Fahrenheit) for a record-breaking 48 seconds. This scorching temperature is critical for initiating and maintaining nuclear fusion reactions.
A Promising Step Towards Clean Energy
This breakthrough is a significant step forward in the development of nuclear fusion as a viable energy source. While challenges remain in achieving sustained fusion reactions and building commercially viable reactors, South Korea's success demonstrates significant progress in this field.
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