Nuclear Fusion

The central solenoid of the ITER project has been installed in southern France, marking a milestone in nuclear fusion research. Weighing 1,000 tons and capable of generating a 13-tesla magnetic field, this superconducting magnet is essential for controlling the plasma required to harness the same energy process that powers the Sun.

The Academy of Sciences has unveiled a powerful magnet capable of holding hot plasma without it touching the reactor walls. The ambitious project will enable the construction of commercial power plants that will provide unlimited electricity to humanity.