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Published: November 12, 2006
Nuclear
fusion is the process by which nuclear
reactions between light
elements form heavier ones, up to iron. Significant amounts of
energy are released in cases where the interacting nuclei belong to elements with low
atomic numbers. Fusion reactions comprise the fundamental energy source of stars, including the Sun, and represent an
alternative energy source in a energy-starved world. This paper provides an overview of nuclear fusion reactor construction, typical costs associated with nuclear fusion
research and development, the types of energy that would be replaced by nuclear fusion, and a comparison of nuclear fusion energy and hydrogen energy. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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