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In physics, nuclear fusion is the nuclear reaction that consists of the union of two hydrogen atoms, releasing huge amounts of energy. Unlike nuclear fission, which splits heavy atoms (such as uranium) into lighter atoms, nuclear fusion unites two or more light atoms, generating the same reaction that occurs in the sun and stars, which is why it is also called stellar energy. Nuclear fusion is considered the clean energy of the future, a renewable energy source that does not emit CO2 and that would guarantee unlimited energy production. In 2030 the ITER project will end and DEMO will begin. In 2060, could we perhaps have the commercialization of the first nuclear fusion reactors? In this video we tell you what nuclear fusion is, the difference with fission, what are the advantages of its use and where we are with research and development. 00:00 What is nuclear fusion and what advantages does it bring? 01:07 What is the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission? 02:30 What does nuclear fusion produce? 02:59 Why aren't we using it yet? 03:36 The construction of the nuclear fusion reactor 04:04 The ITER project 04:40 The TOKAMAK 05:40 The JET (Joint European Torus) 06:16 The DEMO project 06:56 When will the first nuclear fusion reactors be produced? 07:16 The role of Italy and Italian companies #nuclearfusion #energysources #geopop https://video.geopop.it/video/ag/YWBT... Here you can find our articles and insights: https://www.geopop.it/