Rey L Agosto’s Post

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. 

Laser fusion will be the future

In 2024, fusion technology will finally make the transition from basic research to commercial application

In 2024, fusion technology is set to make a significant leap from research to commercial use with the construction of the first commercial fusion demonstrators. These advanced facilities, though smaller than future fusion power plants, play a vital role in proving the viability of fusion technology on a smaller scale. By achieving energy gain, they pave the way for larger fusion-power plants, addressing the surging global energy demand. Fusion energy holds immense promise as a plentiful, emission-free power source. #FusionTechnology #CleanEnergy #GlobalEnergyDemand

Collaboration is key and it is a promising sign in the world of Fusion Energy to see sectors working together in efforts to progress the developments of such fantastic technologies. https://lnkd.in/gBYs2KmS

Did you know that fusion energy, at its core, replicates the process that powers the sun? ☀ It also has the potential to provide infinite fuel supply and it is better for the environment. Read more about fusion energy, how it is generated, its benefits and challenges here: https://lnkd.in/eCDyYgTs #fusionenergy #knowledge #insights