International Energy Consortium Sustains Plasma Fusion for Six Minutes
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A global network of nuclear physics laboratories has successfully confined high-temperature plasma for a record six continuous minutes, delivering consistent net energy output. This monumental breakthrough is achieved through advanced neural network control systems that dynamically shape magnetic confinement fields inside the reactor.
Intelligent Magnetic Tuning
Sustaining plasma stability requires millisecond-level adjustments to magnetic coils. By training deep reinforcement learning models on magnetic telemetry, the reactor automatically predicts and dampens plasma turbulence before it contacts the reactor’s inner shield walls.