Plasma: The Power of the Sun

In the 21st century, human life expectancy depends on the amount and quantity of energy generated. This energy is produced in various forms, from fossil fuels to hydropower and solar energy. Though this energy production has been satisfactory until now, it has noticed the depletion of our existing resources is imminent. Competition for alternative energy supply was proposed as a result of this energy crisis. It is an answer to the current energy crisis with plasma nuclear fusion, almost inexhaustible fuel supply, lack of greenhouse gases, and amazing derivation technology developed through plasma research.

In developing nuclear fusion power generation technology, demonstration of "energy break even" is considered to be the scientific feasibility of integration. At break-even point, the plasma generates fusion power equal to the power input to maintain the plasma. This requires a dense, well sealed plasma at high temperature. The necessary temperature is about 100 million Kelvin which is several times that of the sun. The product of the plasma density and the energy limit time (the time required to lose energy in the case where the plasma is not exchanged) must exceed the critical value

The stars including the sun are composed of plasma. Plasma generates energy by nuclear fusion. In these "natural fusion reactors", the reaction or combustion of the plasma is confirmed by its own gravity. It is impossible to gather enough plasma on the earth for gravity limitation. Hydrogen bombs are an example of nuclear fusion reactions that are generated in an uncontrolled, unrestricted way, where the energy density is very high and energy emissions are explosive. In contrast, nuclear fusion for peaceful energy production requires the control and limitation of the plasma at high temperatures, often referred to as controlled thermonuclear fusion.

Scientists study plasmas for practical purposes. In order to utilize nuclear fusion energy on the earth, physicists are studying devices that generate and limit very hot plasma in a magnetic field. In the universe, the plasma process is primarily responsible for protecting the earth from cosmic radiation, and the bulk of the sun's impact on the earth occurs through energy transfer from the upper atmosphere ionosphere. If energy and energy are captured, plasma and its properties become very important in the energy field, since it becomes stronger than current nuclear power.