Fusion researchers use Titan supercomputer to burst helium bubbles
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 14:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists look to the stars when it comes to developing clean, virtually limitless energy. Though humanity understands how stars power themselves—nuclei of hydrogen and its isotopes fuse together in extreme conditions, releasing bursts of energy in the process—they have been unable to replicate this massive fusion process on Earth in a way practical for power production.