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Chasing Unlimited Energy With the World’s Largest Fusion Reactor
The ITER project, the world's largest fusion reactor, is making progress towards its goal of generating clean energy.
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in France is the largest fusion experiment ever built, aiming to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power on a commercial scale.
Construction and assembly of the massive tokamak reactor are ongoing, with significant components being installed and tested.
Construction and assembly of the massive tokamak reactor are ongoing, with significant components being installed and tested.
ITER's ultimate goal is to produce 500 megawatts of fusion power for extended periods, paving the way for future fusion power plants.
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