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China’s Artificial Sun
Why is it in News?
- China successfully turned on its ‘Artificial Sun’ fusion nuclear reactor.
Details:
- It is named as the HL-2M Tokamak reactor.
- It is China's largest and most advanced nuclear fusion experimental research device.
- Specifications:
(1) It uses a powerful magnetic field to fuse hot plasma.
(2) It can reach temperatures of over 150 million degrees Celsius.
- It is important development in the background of future sustainable development of China's energy and national economy.
- Fusion Nuclear Reactor:
(1) Fusion is the basic process of power generation on the Sun.
(2) Reactor merges atomic nuclei to create massive amounts of energy.
(3) It doesn’t emit greenhouse gases like fission.
- It has less risks of accidents compared to fission process.