China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) has achieved a new milestone in nuclear fusion research, generating a stable loop of plasma for 1,066 seconds at an astonishing 180 million °F. This achievement surpasses its prior record of 403 seconds, positioning EAST as a potential model for future fusion power plants that could offer a sustainable energy source while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Unlike fission, nuclear fusion is deemed safer, posing lower risks of catastrophic accidents and producing significantly less radioactive waste, ultimately driving towards cleaner energy solutions.
EAST generated a steady loop of plasma for 1,066 seconds at 180 million °F, surpassing the previous record and bringing us closer to limitless clean energy.
A fusion device must achieve stable operation at high efficiency for thousands of seconds to enable self-sustaining plasma circulation, key for future fusion power generation.
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