![]() ![]() Nuclear fission involves the breakdown of an atom into smaller parts (i-e nuclei). So, fusion reactors were struggling because of the amount of plasma they could hold. The amount of plasma governs the total power produced. For the generation of power using fusion, plasma is needed to hold its current state for a long time. At these temperatures, matter changes its state to plasma. The process of nuclear fusion requires really high temperatures (around 150 million degree centigrade). ![]() This combination results in the formation of new atoms and also releases incredible amounts of energy in the process. Nuclear fusion, as the term implies, is a process which combines two or more nuclei or sub-atomic particles. They are the reasons why the Sun is so hot and radiates energy powerful enough to travel a distance of 149.6 million kms and reach our planet. Nuclear fusion and fission are two processes responsible for continuously causing gigantic explosions on the surface of the Sun. ![]() Similarly, geothermal and solar power generation are being employed around the globe but they too present their own set of challenges. The costs include, but are not limited to, the relocation of a record number of people (1.2 million) and the flooding of 13 cities, 140 towns and 1,350 villages. The Three Gorges, a Chinese hydro-power dam and also the world’s largest dam, is capable of producing 22,500 Megawatts (MW) of energy. However, it doesn’t mean that they don’t present their own challenges. So, we started looking up to hydro-power, geothermal and solar power generation, as they are cleaner and more practiced methods of power production. ![]() So, we had to abandon our hopes with Biomass energy production - a process of generating power by burning or utilizing fossil fuels. Plus, during the process, we discovered some drastic side effects of this process that include global warming and many other environmental issues. Using the earth’s fossil fuels was fine until we realized we will exhaust them at some point. However, with each attempt we discovered the shortcomings with various power-generation methodologies and realized we don’t just need energy we need it to be clean too. Every iteration of experimentation ushers in new findings and opens previously unimaginable doors to harness energy from fossils, water, the sun and even nuclear fusion. Mankind has already experimented with a lot of unique ways to generate power. Whether it’s a small hand-held device or something as big as a space station the incessant need for power is forcing the sharpest minds in the world to think out of the proverbial box. In the age of the Internet of Things (IoT), everything needs power, or unlimited power to be exact. Is Nuclear Fusion the Future of Unlimited Clean Energy?įrom the looks of it, it’s not just humans who are hungry for power. ![]()
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