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    China’s “Artificial Sun” Breaks Record with 17-Minute Plasma Sustainment

    China has set a new milestone in nuclear fusion research with its “artificial sun,” breaking a 17-minute plasma sustainment record. This breakthrough, achieved in the EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) fusion reactor, demonstrates the growing potential of fusion energy, which could eventually provide a cleaner and nearly limitless energy source.

    The experiment, which took place in late 2024, is being hailed as a historic achievement in the pursuit of nuclear fusion, often referred to as the “holy grail” of energy. By sustaining plasma for a record 17 minutes, China has made significant progress toward achieving controlled fusion, a key challenge in the field of energy research.

    The EAST reactor operates by using magnetic fields to contain plasma at extreme temperatures—over 100 million degrees Celsius, much hotter than the core of the Sun. This method of fusion mimics the process that powers the Sun, where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium and release vast amounts of energy.

    China’s success adds to a growing list of countries and institutions working to unlock the potential of fusion energy, which could provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. While the technology is still in the experimental phase, achieving long plasma sustainment is seen as a critical step toward making fusion power a reality.

    With this achievement, China is positioning itself as a leader in the race to harness nuclear fusion, with the potential to revolutionize global energy production in the coming decades.

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