Nuclear fusion experiment
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Nuclear fusion experiment
Nuclear fusion experiment. Electron stream (horizontal blue line) being channelled along a magnetic field line in a nuclear fusion experiment. This research uses strong magnetic fields to produce controlled nuclear fusion reactions, which release large amounts of energy. Nuclear fusion, the process that occurs in the Sun, is cleaner than nuclear fission, since it doesn t produce radioactive waste. This is the Tokamak-15 thermonuclear facility at the Kurchatov Atomic Energy Institute, Moscow, Russia. Photographed in 1989
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1900s 1980s 1989 Energy Experiment Glow Glowing Institute Light Magnetic Magnetism Moscow Nuclear Energy Nuclear Fusion Nuclear Fusion Research Nuclear Power Russia Russian Soviet Soviet Union Tokamak Uss R Laboratory Physical
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This print captures a momentous nuclear fusion experiment conducted at the renowned Tokamak-15 thermonuclear facility in Moscow, Russia. The image showcases an awe-inspiring display of technology and scientific prowess as an electron stream, represented by a striking horizontal blue line, is skillfully channeled along a magnetic field line. This cutting-edge research employs powerful magnetic fields to induce controlled nuclear fusion reactions that unleash vast amounts of energy. Taken in 1989 at the Kurchatov Atomic Energy Institute, this photograph exemplifies the remarkable advancements made in the pursuit of harnessing nuclear fusion for peaceful purposes. Nuclear fusion, akin to the process occurring within our Sun, holds immense promise as it offers cleaner energy generation without producing hazardous radioactive waste associated with traditional nuclear fission. The glowing brilliance emanating from this experiment symbolizes not only the ingenuity of Russian scientists but also represents a pivotal moment in technological history. It serves as a testament to mankind's relentless quest for sustainable and efficient sources of power during the late 20th century. With its intricate interplay between magnetism and particle physics showcased so vividly here, this image stands as a testament to humanity's unwavering determination to unlock the secrets of nature and harness them for our benefit.
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