China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets nuclear fusion record, runs 1,006 seconds at 180 million°F
China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets nuclear fusion record, runs 1,006 seconds at 180 million°F
China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets nuclear fusion record, runs 1,006 seconds at 180 million°F
China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets nuclear fusion record, runs 1,006 seconds at 180 million°F
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From the article
>China’s “artificial sun,” officially known as the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in fusion energy research. According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), EAST recently sustained high-confinement plasma operation for an unprecedented 1,066 seconds, shattering the previous world record of 403 seconds, also set by EAST in 2023.
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>The success of EAST’s recent experiment can be attributed to several key advancements. Researchers have made significant strides in improving the stability of the heating system, enhancing the accuracy of the control system, and refining the precision of the diagnostic systems. These technological breakthroughs have addressed numerous critical challenges, showcasing China’s growing scientific and technological prowess in fusion research.
>In conclusion, EAST’s record-breaking plasma operation represents a momentous achievement in the quest for fusion energy. This breakthrough not only demonstrates China’s leadership in fusion research but also inspires hope for a future powered by clean and sustainable energy sources. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and increasing energy demands, the progress made by EAST offers a beacon of hope for a more sustainable and prosperous future.
Any idea if that is one thousand seconds or one point something seconds?
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Approx. 16 minutes and 45 seconds, for anyone that doesn’t compute life in thousands of seconds
Love seeing non-peer reviewed results from the country that historically has falsified many scientific claims.
Do you want super villains? This is EXACTLY how you make them.
I created nuclear fission in my bathroom.
As peer reviewed, and verified as this is.
Don’t tell donny. 🤣 “the Chinese are creating the global warming.”
And still the west say “oh but China”
They are streets ahead of pretty much any other nation in terms of clean energy tech development and infrastructure.
I am aware of their coal consumption before anyone points that out. It doesn’t change the point I’m making.
That comma had me question the results for a moment 😂
Didn’t Doc Ock already show this as being a bad idea?
How much energy did they use to create fusion? They need to produce more energy than they put in or it is useless
Huh that’s actually a big leap. They may actually be close. If you can make something run for 16 minutes you can almost certainly make it run for hours.
This is the first really encouraging fusion news I’ve heard in a while.
if it’s not the power of the sun in the palm of my hand I don’t want it
I can’t imagine a more nightmarish string of words than “China’s Artificial Sun”
100 000 000 °C or 100 000 273.15 K for 16m 46s. For comparison Sun’s core is at 15 million °C (27 million °F).
https://english.news.cn/20250120/1d4e392ccaef48f29e8e9cdd0f9360c5/c.html
It doesn’t matter which country finds a new reliable source of energy, because eventually it’ll spread across the globe anyways. It’s a good thing.
Everything that comes from China is fake, including this message. Deal with it.
I like where China is going with clean energy, it’s the CCP I have an issue with.
“those silly humans are always coming up with crazy ways to boil water.”
*slow clap* Good job heating the Earth’s atmosphere and roasting us all alive
This is the kind of thing that the world should be throwing in all its money into in joint efforts to save humanity, not competing with each other.