"Fusion power seeks to use the energy released from the fusing of atoms to generate electricity. Humans have known how to fuse atoms for decades, from the hydrogen bomb to various fusion devices built in labs."
"Magnetic confinement is one of the most widely used techniques, using strong magnetic fields to confine plasma, the soup of superheated particles at the heart of a fusion device."
"Commonwealth Fusion Systems is assembling magnets that can generate 20 tesla magnetic fields, which is about 13 times stronger than a typical MRI machine."
"To solve the problem of producing enough surplus energy for a power plant, fusion startups are trying a number of different approaches, though the industry is still in its infancy."
Fusion power aims to generate electricity by fusing atoms, a process known for decades but not yet viable for power plants. Startups have raised over $10 billion, with many securing significant funding recently due to rising energy demands. Various approaches to fusion exist, with magnetic confinement being prominent, utilizing powerful magnets to contain plasma. Despite advancements, no fusion device has yet produced sufficient surplus energy for practical power generation, leaving the industry in its early stages with uncertain outcomes.
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