China’s ‘artificial star’ fusion reactor is setting records

China’s ‘artificial star’ fusion reactor is setting records

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Science, Other, Physics, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video explains the process of hydrogen fusion, which is eight times hotter than the sun, and how scientists are attempting to replicate this process on Earth. It describes the sun's role in facilitating fusion through high-speed hydrogen nuclei collisions. The video also covers the use of magnetic coils to stabilize hydrogen plasma and the need to heat the plasma to increase collision chances. A record plasma temperature of 120 million degrees Celsius was achieved for 101 seconds.

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What is the significance of the sun's heat in the hydrogen fusion process?

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How does the Advanced Superconducting Tokamak in Hefei, China, replicate the conditions of the sun?

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What happens to hydrogen atoms when they are subjected to an electromagnetic current in the magnetized chamber?

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Why is it necessary to heat the particles more in the hydrogen fusion process?

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What record plasma temperature was reached in May, and for how long was it maintained?

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