Scientists working with China's EAST reactor have achieved a significant breakthrough by reaching the 'density-free regime,' where plasma remains stable at higher densities than previously possible, marking a major step toward achieving fusion ignition and advancing fusion energy research.
Researchers have developed a new exhaust system called the Super-X divertor that significantly reduces heat inside fusion reactors, advancing the potential of nuclear fusion as a clean, limitless energy source without long-lasting radioactive waste. This breakthrough, achieved through international collaboration, could improve future fusion reactor designs and help address global energy and climate challenges.
German scientists achieved a new record in nuclear fusion performance with the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator, demonstrating progress toward sustainable, limitless clean energy by maintaining stable plasma and surpassing previous benchmarks, highlighting international collaboration and the potential for future fusion power.