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The Promise of Fusion Energy: How it Can Transform the World

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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in fusion energy as a potential solution to our energy needs. Fusion energy has the potential to transform the world as we know it, providing a virtually limitless source of clean, safe, and sustainable energy. In this blog, we'll explore what fusion energy is, how it works, and how it can transform the world. What is fusion energy? Fusion is the process by which atomic nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei, releasing energy in the process. This is the process that powers the sun and other stars, and it has the potential to be harnessed here on Earth as a source of energy. Unlike fission, which involves splitting atoms to release energy, fusion involves combining atoms to release energy. The fuel for fusion is typically a mixture of two isotopes of hydrogen: deuterium and tritium. When these isotopes are heated to extremely high temperatures (millions of degrees Celsius), they become a plasma, in which the atomic nuclei