Understanding Tokamaks for Fusion Energy

A tokamak is a machine designed to create fusion, the same process that powers the

sun. Simple explanation: A tokamak uses very strong magnetic fields to trap hot

plasma (a super-hot gas) in the shape of a donut so that atomic nuclei can fuse together and

release energy. Key points: It’s shaped like a donut (torus) It traps plasma

using magnetic fields because the plasma is too hot for any physical container Inside,

the plasma gets heated to over 100 million degrees The goal is to make atoms fuse and release

clean, powerful energy Why tokamaks matter: Tokamaks are currently the leading design

for future fusion power plants.