EAST hit new mark in quest for fusion reactor

The experimental advanced superconducting tokamak (EAST) broke the world record of achieving a plasma temperature of 120 million degree centigrade for 101 seconds.

The EAST also realized a plasma temperature of 160 million degrees Celsius, lasting for 20 seconds.

The ultimate goal of EAST is to create nuclear fusion like the Sun, using deuterium abound in the sea to provide a steady stream of clean energy.

Reference:

http://www.ecns.cn/video/2021-06-02/detail-ihamvkwq9614789.shtml

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