South Korea Sets New World Record with Artificial Sun Nuclear Fusion Reactor
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | South Korean scientists set a new world record in nuclear fusion research. |
| Device Used | Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR). |
| Key Achievement | Generated plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius. |
| Duration | 48 seconds. |
| Time Frame | December 2023 to February 2024. |
| Comparison to Sun's Core | Seven times hotter than the Sun's core (15 million degrees Celsius). |
| Nuclear Fusion Goal | Replicate the Sun's reaction to produce limitless, carbon-free energy. |
| Technology Used | Tokamak reactor (doughnut-shaped). |
| Key Innovation | Use of tungsten in diverters instead of carbon. |