What is Nuclear Fusion?
Nuclear fusion is a process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a significant amount of energy. This reaction powers the sun and other stars, producing energy by fusing hydrogen atoms into helium under extreme pressure and temperature.
Fusion has the pótential to provide a nearly limitless, clean energy source because it produces minimal radioactive waste compared to nuclear fission. Scientists are working to replicate and control fusion on Earth for practical energy production, but achieving the necessary conditions for sustained fusion reactions remains a major challenge.
