Gong and his colleagues fire up around 100 shots of plasma from early morning until around midnight. This relentless schedule underscores their commitment to achieving sustainable fusion energy.
The aim is to force atomic nuclei to fuse, releasing energy. This could be harnessed as a source of almost limitless clean power, if the scorching, unstable plasma can be maintained.
EAST is one of the facilities that's putting China on the map in the global race for nuclear fusion, positioning itself alongside larger initiatives like ITER in France.
The work behind maintaining the plasma is labor-intensive and challenging, with Gong and his team achieving a remarkable number of daily plasma shots compared to other global facilities.
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