China wants to start producing clean energy through "artificial sun"

China plans to introduce thermonuclear fusion technology by 2050 to produce clean and unlimited energy. According to Bloomberg, this technology will be implemented through a tokamak device, which is called an “artificial sun”.

Thermonuclear technology and China's goals

A tokamak device uses strong magnetic fields to contain superheated plasma and continue thermonuclear reactions. This technology is aimed at artificially replicating the thermonuclear reactions that occur naturally in the Sun and stars. In 2023, China invested $240 million in this project and plans to further strengthen scientific research in this area in the future.

Fusion research around the world

So far, only countries such as the United States, Russia and South Korea have achieved significant achievements in the field of fusion. However, China is mobilizing its vast scientific and technological capabilities to become one of the leading countries in this technology. Beijing also aims to increase the production of small-capacity reactors and increase the number of conventional nuclear power plants.

Advantages of thermonuclear fusion

Thermonuclear fusion is a process in which energy is released as a result of the fusion of light atomic nuclei. This mechanism is based on the operation of the Sun and stars. Compared to traditional nuclear energy, thermonuclear reactions have a number of advantages:

No radioactive waste is produced - this can be an environmentally friendly energy source on a global scale.

Almost inexhaustible energy source - because this process uses isotopes such as deuterium and tritium, which are abundant in nature.

High efficiency - the ability to produce large amounts of energy through fusion reactions.

China's efforts to develop fusion technology are of great importance not only to this country, but also to all of humanity. If this technology is fully developed by 2050, the world will have access to a clean and unlimited source of energy. This could be an important step in reducing carbon emissions, slowing climate change, and overcoming the energy crisis in the future. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”