Milestone in Nuclear Fusion: West Machine Breaks Record for Plasma Duration.
French researchers have made a significant breakthrough in nuclear fusion, achieving a record plasma duration of 22 minutes using their West machine. This milestone is a major step towards controlling the plasma for several hours, a crucial goal for future fusion experiments. The success of the West machine demonstrates the progress being made in understanding and stabilizing plasmas.
- Maintaining stable plasma durations for extended periods will be essential for achieving controlled nuclear fusion, which could potentially revolutionize energy production.
- What are the necessary technological advancements required to achieve sustained fusion reactions, and what are the expected timelines for their development?