World’s Largest Nuclear Reactor Gets Powerful Exhaust to Endure Asteroid-Level Heat A prototype of an outer vertical target for the ITER fusion reactor’s divertor has been developed to withstand temperatures that could match those experienced during the impact of an asteroid. The divertor is a crucial component of the reactor responsible for extracting the extreme […]
US scientists end 70-year fusion struggle, paving way for better reactors
US Scientists End 70-Year Fusion Struggle, Paving Way for Better Reactors For decades, fusion energy has promised humanity a revolutionary power source that is clean, safe, and virtually limitless. However, realizing this dream has been impeded by a significant roadblock – the challenge of achieving sustainable fusion reactions. Scientists worldwide have been tirelessly working on […]