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Fusion energy
is released when nuclei of light elements fuse together. The energy of the Sun and the stars is created by fusion in their interiors. The goal of fusion research is to build fusion reactors for energy production on Earth. If we succeed we master an inexhaustible energy source with little environmental impact.
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The European fusion program
Most European countries participate as associate partners in the EU fusion program, which is managed and partly paid for by EURATOM.
The biggest fusion experiment, JET, is situated in the UK.
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ITER
In order to proceed in fusion research Europe, USA, Japan, India, Russia, China and South Korea collaborate on a new major fusion experiment called ITER (International Tokamak Experimental Reactor). It will take about 10 years to build ITER, which is designed to produce a fusion power of 500 MWatt. |
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Fusion activities at Risø
Risø participates in The European coordinated programme for fusion research in close collaboration with other European and international research groups.
Risø teaches university students and educates researchers in plasma and fusion physics.
Risø scientists advise the EU-Commission, the Danish government and Danish industry about fusion energy. |
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