Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, who study the phenomenon of fusion energy, announced Tuesday during a conference that they have reached a long-awaited milestone: they have reproduced solar energy in the laboratory.
This phenomenon was achieved using 192 laboratory lasers that blew up a small cylinder containing a small portion of the frozen hydrogen surrounding the diamond. The rays penetrated the top and bottom of the cylinder, evaporating it. At that moment, which lasted less than 100 trillion seconds, 2.05 megajoules of energy (equivalent to one pound of TNT) bombarded the hunk of hydrogen. The stream of neutron particles, which are assumed to be the product of fusion, carries about three megajoules of energy. New York Times.
The victory sparked wild enthusiasm among the public, as scientists have long been talking about the possibility of using thermonuclear fusion – the nuclear reaction that makes stars shine – as a future energy source.
According to White House Science Adviser Arati Prabhakar, “This is a great example of an opportunity realized, a scientific milestone achieved and a path forward towards clean energy opportunities,” to which he adds, “and an even greater understanding of the applied scientific principles.” here”, according to information disclosed New York Times🇧🇷
If this fusion phenomenon can be applied on a large scale, it could provide a new source of energy completely devoid of greenhouse gases caused by radioactive waste generated in nuclear power plants and the burning of fossil fuels, as well as pollution.
The merger will be critical to creating a new source of emissions-free energy, as well as helping to reduce dependence on coal and natural gas power plants that produce tons of carbon dioxide, which ultimately has a negative and degrading effect on planet Earth. annually. However, it will take decades before fusion can be generalized and applied (if at all possible).
Scientists have tried endlessly to find alternative energy sources that would reduce global warming by two degrees Celsius. The main goal is to achieve zero emissions by 2050 New York Times🇧🇷
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