Scientists Claim AI Breakthrough to Generate Boundless Clean Fusion Energy.

  • 2024-03-08 08:00:00
  • Motherboard - Vice

The term 'nuclear fusion' refers to the reaction in the sun's core that combines atoms to produce energy. As the etymology suggests, it is not a particularly easy process to put into action: there is a high risk of generating more energy than necessary, and it is essential to use the right materials and be careful not to introduce impurities into the reactor.

Recently, however, researchers at Princeton University and its plasma physics laboratory have developed an artificial intelligence to facilitate the above-mentioned process. The model in question is able to predict, and subsequently avoid, unstable plasma behaviour.

The risks posed by these unexpected changes in plasma behaviour are extremely dangerous and can lead to catastrophic consequences. A positive development within this field can only give hope for further improvements in the future!