fusionsprocess
Fusionsprozess, or fusion process, refers to the combination of light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy as a result of the mass defect. In nature this occurs in stars, where hydrogen isotopes fuse at extreme temperatures and pressures, powering stellar radiation. In human-made systems, scientists study controlled fusion as a potential source of large-scale, low-carbon energy.
In stars, the main pathways are proton-proton chains and, in more massive stars, the CNO cycle. These
Laboratory approaches to controllable fusion are primarily magnetic confinement fusion (MCF) and inertial confinement fusion (ICF).
Key conditions for fusion are extremely high temperatures, adequate particle density, and sufficient confinement time, collectively
As of today, fusion experiments have demonstrated substantial energy production but not sustained net-positive output. Major