Have you ever wondered how we could make energy like the sun? ☀️ Well, scientists around the world are working on it! China has just delivered some super important parts to help build the world’s largest ‘artificial sun’ called ITER.
What is ITER?
ITER stands for International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. It’s a giant science project in France where countries like China, the USA, India, and others are teaming up. They want to create energy by making tiny suns on Earth! Isn’t that cool?
Why is it called an ‘Artificial Sun’?
Just like the real sun, ITER aims to make energy through fusion reactions. That’s when tiny particles join together and release lots of energy, which can be used to make electricity without pollution! 🌍
China’s Big Contribution
China’s scientists built super-large parts called Correction Coil In-Cryostat Feeders. These parts are like the lifelines of ITER’s magnet system. They help control the super-strong magnets that keep the hot plasma (that’s like super-hot gas) in place inside the reactor.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Over 20 years, China’s Institute of Plasma Physics has worked with more than 140 research centers in over 50 countries! Together, they’re helping to make fusion energy a reality, which could mean clean and endless energy for the future! 🚀
Imagine the Possibilities!
If we can create energy like the sun does, we might have a source of power that’s clean and lasts almost forever. No more worrying about running out of fuel or harming our planet. How amazing is that?
Who knows? Maybe one day, you’ll become a scientist who helps make these incredible ideas come true! 💡
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China delivers key components for world's largest 'artificial sun'
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