Fusion energy experiment online today only

In summary, there was an opportunity for people to participate in an online Fusion Energy shot through the website www.tokamakglobal.com. This was an education experiment in collaboration with IPP Prague and Czech Technical University, allowing individuals to operate a Fusion machine online. The machine, while smaller than the world's largest fusion device called JET, can still produce small amounts of fusion energy. The experiment ran on Dec 1st from 12 noon to 4pm and may be repeated in the future based on popular demand.
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This is not a request for help but an opportunity to participate in a Fusion Energy shot online. Please read below.

We are carrying out an education experiment for Fusion Energy. Fusion occurs inside a device called a Tokamak, I'm a PhD student working at Culham Centre for Fusion Energy where the world's largest fusion device operates - it's called the Joint European Torus (JET).

We are interested in getting people involved with Fusion Energy, so in conjunction with IPP Prague and Czech Technical University we have teamed up to allow you to operate a Fusion machine online. Although not nearly as large as JET, it still produces small amounts a fusion energy.

If you'd like to run a real plasma shot (create a burst of fusion energy) on a Tokamak in Prague using the website http://www.tokamakglobal.com, then please signup, it's easy! Since it's a real machine it will only run from 12 noon to 4pm on Dec 1st (so today!). There may be another in future if there is popular demand.

Hope to see you on www.tokamakglobal.com



Billy Huang and Valentina Nikolaeva.
The Tokamak Global Team.
 
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The experiment is already over.
 

Related to Fusion energy experiment online today only

1. What is fusion energy?

Fusion energy is a form of energy that is created by combining two small atoms to form a larger one, releasing large amounts of energy in the process.

2. How is fusion energy experiment conducted online?

Fusion energy experiments can be conducted online through simulations and virtual experiments using advanced computer programs and simulations.

3. What are the benefits of fusion energy?

Fusion energy has the potential to provide a nearly limitless source of clean, sustainable energy with minimal environmental impact. It also produces very little waste compared to other forms of energy.

4. What challenges are faced in achieving fusion energy?

One of the main challenges in achieving fusion energy is creating and maintaining the extreme conditions, such as high temperatures and pressures, necessary for fusion reactions to occur. Other challenges include developing materials that can withstand these conditions and finding ways to efficiently harness and store the energy produced.

5. Is fusion energy experiment safe?

Yes, fusion energy experiments are safe as they do not produce any harmful emissions or waste. The experiments are conducted under controlled conditions and all safety protocols are followed to ensure the safety of researchers and the environment.

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