Nuclear Fusion Energy
The State of the Industry
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.1753Keywords:
Nuclear Fusion, Enery, fossil fuelAbstract
The usage of fossil fuels results in the destruction of our environment through greenhouse gas emissions. A way to combat this problem is to take advantage of renewable energy sources, one such possible contender is nuclear fusion energy. Nuclear fusion energy has the potential to become a replacement for fossil fuel energy due to the massive amounts of clean energy this form of energy provides in such a short time. This form of energy has been explored since the 1920s when nuclear fusion was first understood. Currently, there are many challenges that fusion faces that prevent it from being commercialized, with new advances seeking to solve many of fusion’s problems. While fusion still requires significant development before it can become a sustainable energy source, the possibility of harnessing fusion energy is an exciting prospect. In all, this research paper provides a comprehensive overview of what fusion energy is with its advantages and challenges, its usefulness compared to common forms of energy used today like coal, solar, and fission, and state and advancements of fusion.
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