Researchers are exploring nuclear fusion as a cleaner, safer, and long-lasting energy source compared to nuclear fission. Nuclear fusion does not produce long-term radioactive waste, unlike fission. A team at Carnegie Mellon University is using artificial intelligence to control the challenging dynamics of nuclear fusion in tokamak reactors, aiming to mimic the energy production process of the sun and stars. By successfully reducing plasma instability and receiving renewed funding from the Department of Energy, the team is positioning Carnegie Mellon as a leader in global nuclear fusion research, with the potential to revolutionize energy production and create a more sustainable planet.
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