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Fusion Reactor

Tungsten examined in extreme environments to improve fusion materials

A fusion reactor is essentially a magnetic bottle containing the same processes that occur in the sun. Deuterium and tritium fuels fuse to form a vapor of helium ions, neutrons and heat. As this hot, ionized gas -- called plasma -- burns, that heat is transferred to water to make steam to turn turbines that generate electricity. The superheated plasma poses a constant threat to the reactor wall and the divertor (Which removes waste from the operating reactor to keep the plasma hot enough to burn). Ref. Source 5b.

Reactor Fusion

Making a fusion reactor is all good but the biggest problem with it is keeping it contained so you keep it hot. The magnetic forces needed to keep it contained would be problematic. It is a great source of energy and cheap once it is on line. The expense is getting it online.

Fusion Reactor UFO & Writing Art Education Sciences

Experiment will change the world. THE world is racing to harness the power of the universe's "Perfect energy source". And Australia is playing a key role in this new frontier. Source 2o
Keywords: International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor.