Nuclear fusion, a promising clean energy source, requires materials that can withstand extreme heat and radiation to become a viable option for energy production. Fusion reactions occur at incredibly high temperatures, over 100 million degrees Celsius, and require specialized materials to build the reactor walls capable of handling such conditions. A key challenge in fusion energy is finding materials resilient enough to endure the harsh environment while maintaining performance. Researchers are exploring materials that can handle intense heat and particle bombardment using multiscale modeling techniques, simulating the behavior of materials at atomic and larger scales. Additionally, tritium, a rare element used in fusion, presents a supply challenge, but breeding blankets in reactors may help generate it. Advances in artificial intelligence are being leveraged to assist in designing new resilient materials by predicting the best combinations of elements. These innovations are critical for making fusion energy a sustainable and reliable power source in the future.
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