Tokamak-6 fusion research reactor, Kurchatov Inst
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Tokamak-6 fusion research reactor, Kurchatov Inst
Nuclear fusion research. View of Tokamak 6, a nuclear fusion research reactor. The ring-shaped tokamak design (also known as a torus) is most favoured by nuclear fusion researchers. The ring contains a plasma, a mixture of deuterium and tritium at a temperature of several million Celsius. To keep the plasma confined and away from the walls of the tokamak, very powerful magnets enclose the reactor vessel. At sufficiently high temperatures, the deuterium and tritium nuclei fuse, generating helium and energetic neutrons. It is these neutrons which carry energy out of the reactor. Photographed at the Kurchatov Institute, Moscow
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This print showcases the Tokamak-6 fusion research reactor, located at the prestigious Kurchatov Institute in Moscow. As a focal point of nuclear fusion research, this ring-shaped tokamak design, also known as a torus, has become highly favored by scientists in their quest for clean and sustainable energy sources. Within this magnificent structure lies a plasma composed of deuterium and tritium at temperatures reaching several million degrees Celsius. To ensure the plasma remains confined and isolated from the walls of the tokamak, immensely powerful magnets enclose the reactor vessel. At these extreme temperatures, an extraordinary phenomenon occurs: deuterium and tritium nuclei fuse together, producing helium along with energetic neutrons. It is precisely these neutrons that carry valuable energy out of the reactor. The significance of this groundbreaking technology cannot be overstated. Nuclear fusion research holds immense potential to revolutionize our world's energy landscape by providing an abundant supply of safe and clean power without harmful emissions or waste products associated with traditional methods. This remarkable photograph offers us a glimpse into humanity's tireless pursuit of scientific progress towards achieving sustainable energy solutions. It serves as a reminder that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to unlocking new frontiers in technology for the betterment of our planet and future generations.
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