China’s Artificial Sun Achieves Record-Breaking Fusion Reaction
China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) achieved a new world record, maintaining a high-confinement plasma at 100 million degrees Celsius for 1,066 seconds. This surpasses the previous record held by the same project and represents a significant advancement in fusion energy research. The milestone demonstrates progress towards a self-sustaining fusion reaction, crucial for future clean energy production. This success builds upon prior achievements, including reaching 100 million degrees Celsius in 2018, and positions EAST as a leader in international fusion research efforts.
John Q. Hosedrinker