Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is fusion still not possible?

Why is fusion still not possible?

lucas_emma_entrepreneur lucas_emma_entrepreneur Tue Sep 17 2024 | 6 answers 1317
Could you elaborate on the reasons behind the ongoing challenge of achieving fusion energy? Are there fundamental obstacles that scientists are struggling to overcome, or are technological advancements simply not progressing fast enough? Additionally, what are some of the current research efforts and breakthroughs that are being pursued in the field to potentially make fusion a viable and sustainable energy source in the NEAR future? Why is fusion still not possible?

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Margherita Margherita Thu Sep 19 2024
Additionally, intense pressure is required to force the nuclei close enough together for the fusion reaction to take place.

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Matteo Matteo Thu Sep 19 2024
However, merely creating the conditions for fusion is not enough; confinement of the hot, charged plasma is also crucial.

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CryptoElite CryptoElite Thu Sep 19 2024
The plasma must be held in place long enough for the fusion reaction to produce more energy than is consumed in heating it, leading to a net power gain.

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CryptoAlchemy CryptoAlchemy Thu Sep 19 2024
Achieving nuclear fusion on Earth poses significant challenges, primarily due to the extreme conditions required for the process to occur.

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DigitalTreasureHunter DigitalTreasureHunter Thu Sep 19 2024
Temperatures exceeding 100 million degrees Celsius are necessary to overcome the electrostatic repulsion between the positively charged deuterium and tritium nuclei, allowing them to fuse into helium.

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