Future

Nuclear fusion is a common process in the universe. It is energy source of every star in the galaxy, including the Sun. According to obvious large energy generated, it is not surprise that nuclear fusion is in the range of interest of many scientists around the world.

In the past researches were carried separately by single countries. After Soviet breakthrough in tokamak reactor in 1970, level of interest in nuclear fusion has significantly increased. Then international cooperation need was made out, regarding to high costs and overall project complexity. Today, many countries are involved in fusion researches. The EU, the U.S, Japan and Russia coordinate studies. Additionally several fusion programmes are underway in the Asia and the South America. [60]

The fusion principle requires explanation, as well as actual progress in fusion programmes. These issues will be undertaken in next chapters. Fusion advantages and its problems will be also presented. [60], [61]

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