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What is nuclear fusion
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GPT 3.5
Nuclear fusion is a process in which two or more atomic nuclei come together to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This occurs at extremely high temperatures and pressures, similar to those found in the core of stars.
In nuclear fusion, the positively charged atomic nuclei overcome their mutual repulsion and collide with enough energy to allow the strong nuclear force to overcome the electrostatic force between the positively charged protons. As a result, the nuclei fuse together, forming a heavier nucleus and releasing tremendous amounts of energy in the form of light and heat.
Nuclear fusion has the potential to provide a virtually unlimited and clean source of energy, as it can be fueled by readily available isotopes of hydrogen, such as deuterium and tritium. However, achieving and sustaining controlled fusion reactions on Earth has been a significant scientific and engineering challenge due to the extreme conditions required for fusion to occur. Current research and development efforts aim to harness fusion power for practical energy production.
In nuclear fusion, the positively charged atomic nuclei overcome their mutual repulsion and collide with enough energy to allow the strong nuclear force to overcome the electrostatic force between the positively charged protons. As a result, the nuclei fuse together, forming a heavier nucleus and releasing tremendous amounts of energy in the form of light and heat.
Nuclear fusion has the potential to provide a virtually unlimited and clean source of energy, as it can be fueled by readily available isotopes of hydrogen, such as deuterium and tritium. However, achieving and sustaining controlled fusion reactions on Earth has been a significant scientific and engineering challenge due to the extreme conditions required for fusion to occur. Current research and development efforts aim to harness fusion power for practical energy production.