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DLL Solutions is thrilled by the recent breakthrough at the Joint European Torus (JET), where the final tritium experiments have set a new fusion energy record. This achievement, yielding 69 megajoules from a mere 0.2 milligrams of fuel, represents a significant milestone towards realizing fusion energy as a sustainable and low-carbon power source. The success of these experiments, demonstrating high fusion power over five seconds, not only advances our understanding of fusion physics but also solidifies the foundation for future fusion power plants like ITER and DEMO. DLL Solutions is optimistic about the potential of fusion energy to transform the global energy landscape, offering a clean, abundant source of power. #FusionEnergy #SustainablePower #InnovationInEnergy https://lnkd.in/d-3AeyZe

Novatron Fusion Group AB joins celebrations for Fusion Energy Week – U.S. Fusion Energy - recognising progress of all global entities working across fusion research. Organisers of the US-led Fusion Energy Week trace fusion development back 100 years to the doctoral research of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, who discovered that stars, including our Sun, are mostly made of hydrogen and helium, which in turn led to the understanding that those elements are the “fuel” of potential fusion energy systems on Earth. This week’s “grassroots celebration of fusion energy” is being held in recognition of Payne-Gaposchkin’s birthday anniversary (May 10) and is designed to connect the public with people working in fusion energy around the world. Key features have included a new online Global Fusion Forum, virtual tours of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, TAE Technologies, Inc’ “Norman” machine, and DIII-D National Fusion Facility, alongside a range of webinars, plus online K-12 resources for education in plasma physics. Fusion Energy Week – U.S. Fusion Energy comes as Novatron Fusion Group AB continues to lay firmer roots in America, having initiated collaborations with several US institutions, set to be disclosed in the coming months. A key element is expected to involve simulation validations to secure independent verification which demonstrates the NOVATRON technology is stable. Novatron Fusion Group’s unique fusion energy solution was developed by Swedish inventor Jan Jäderberg. The NOVATRON is the world's only stable mirror-machine concept, and the only mirror machine-concept in Europe. Our engineers recently completed a complex multi-system integration project to create plasma, marking a Scandinavian first and raising ambitions for the Nordics’ fusion energy sector. The result was delivered on the first attempt via the firm's X0 experimental test rig at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. It marks a rapid ascent for Novatron Fusion Group which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary and plans to launch its first official test facility - the Novatron 1 (N1) - later in 2024. Novatron Fusion Group is a member of the Fusion Industry Association, a US-registered non-profit independent trade association for the international nuclear fusion industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRugg35M #fusionenergyweek #fusion #fusionenergy #renewables #itallstartshere # fusion #deeptech

To know and understand more on DTT fusion energy project. #fusionenergy #DTT #ITER #ASGsuperconductors

There is good successful advancement towards net fusion energy generation by multiple teams using different methods. I believe we will be presented with scalable reactors with manufacturing, installation and operational guidelines most probably by 2027. The Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world's largest and most powerful fusion machines, has demonstrated the ability to reliably generate fusion energy, while simultaneously setting a world record in energy output. In JET's final deuterium-tritium experiments (DTE3), high fusion power was consistently produced for five seconds, resulting in a ground-breaking record of 69 megajoules using a mere 0.2 milligrams of fuel. Dr. Emmanuel Joffrin, EUROfusion Tokamak Exploitation Task Force Leader from CEA, said, "Not only did we demonstrate how to soften the intense heat flowing from the plasma to the exhaust, we also showed in JET how we can get the plasma edge into a stable state thus preventing bursts of energy reaching the wall. Both techniques are intended to protect the integrity of the walls of future machines. This is the first time that we've ever been able to test those scenarios in a deuterium-tritium environment." These experiments were primarily designed as the first-ever opportunity to demonstrate the feasibility of minimizing heat loads on the wall in a deuterium-tritium environment, crucial for ITER scenarios. Most approaches to creating commercial fusion favor the use of two hydrogen variants—deuterium and tritium. When deuterium and tritium fuse together they produce helium and vast amounts of energy—a reaction that will form the basis of future fusion powerplants. Deuterium is plentiful and can be extracted from water. Tritium is a radioactive variant of hydrogen with a half-life of about 12 years. Tritium can be farmed from lithium. As it transitions into the next phase of its life cycle for repurposing and decommissioning, a celebration in late February 2024 will honor its founding vision and the collaborative spirit that has driven its success. #climatechange #fusionenergy #tokomaks

EUROfusion, which has the participation of researchers from DTU, has pushed the boundaries of how much energy can be produced in a fusion energy experiment. Fusion is the process that takes place in the sun and stars, and this experiment takes us one small step closer to green energy in unlimited quantities. -- https://lnkd.in/dxwHUY3G

For commercial #fusionenergy, smaller reactors may lead to faster development and reduced costs. Ignition Research had the honor of attending #ClimateWeek this week. Read our blog to hear key fusion energy takeaways and what this could mean for the future of energy. https://lnkd.in/eg8fan3H

Recent progress has been encouraging. We’ve achieved fusion ignition in both magnetic and inertial confinement experiments, demonstrating more energy output than input. However these are still experimental set ups, not optimized for energy production. Key challenges still include - plasma confinement and stability - Materials that can withstand extreme conditions - Tritium breeding and fuel cycle management - Heat Extraction and power generation systems - Overall plant design and integration Projects like ITER and STEP are addressing these challenges, but progressed is slowed by funding and political agendas despite the complexity of this project. This means that Fusion energy is feasible in principle, but realizing its potential requires more support and development from Public and Private Initiatives.

Nuclear is the answer to sustainable and reliable energy.

This is an exciting concept that I came across while studying thermodynamics. The real value and significance of the produced energy depends on its inherited quality, which is an intrinsic property contained within it. Hence, the less entropy-producing energy formation process, the higher the quality of the produced energy is and, consequently, the more sustainability and utilization properties it has. Thermonuclear power, or fusion power, has the capacity to be an exceptionally environmentally friendly energy source. Contrary to conventional nuclear fission reactors, fusion processes mainly utilize hydrogen isotopes (such as deuterium and tritium) and do not generate radioactive waste. These processes generate vast amounts of energy without releasing any greenhouse gasses or producing any long-lasting radioactive waste. Exploring the principle of heat source and cold sink reveals the promising potential of thermonuclear energy. It offers more direct access between the hot source and the cold sink while minimizing energy dissipation to the surroundings and entropy production. These are byproducts of regular compulsion engines but not of thermonuclear reactions. The energy channeling process required to activate such reactions can be achieved through laser-assisted thermonuclear reactions. However, the challenge of containing and channeling the energy produced is a puzzle that has long intrigued scientists. Can we replicate slow thermonuclear reactions like those at the sun's surface? What about the gravitational force factor? How could it bend such energy to have an extended flow time scale rather than an instantaneous one? What about the material required for such thermonuclear reactions? Does Earth have enough supply? Will the advent of AI-assisted computational analysis of energy transformation hold a key for sustainable energy production, such as the hypothetical insulated channeling process? Here are the current AI-generated responses to these questions.  Gravitational Force Factor: Although gravitational forces play an important role in celestial bodies (such as stars), they are not directly relevant to controlled fusion on Earth. Fusion is based on plasma confinement techniques such as magnetic confinement (as in tokamaks) or inertial confinement (with lasers). Abundant Fuel Supply: Fusion fuel, deuterium, and lithium are abundant and readily available. Deuterium may be collected from seawater, while lithium is present in the Earth's crust. Unlike the uranium and plutonium used in fission reactors, fusion fuels are not scarce or politically sensitive. AI-Assisted Computational Analysis: AI can help optimize fusion reactor designs, simulate plasma behavior, and anticipate energy transformation. It shows potential in tackling challenging fusion-related challenges. This is a promising sign for a sustainable energy future. I am happy to have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating topic you sparked.