中国启动聚变领域国际科学计划

Group 1 - The international scientific program in the field of nuclear fusion was launched in Hefei, China, on November 24, with the signing of the "Hefei Fusion Declaration" by scientists from over 10 countries including France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, and Belgium [1][3] - The BEST (Burning Plasma Experimental System) project aims to further integrate international cooperation resources in the fusion field and promote collaborative research on frontier issues in fusion physics [3] - The successful installation of the heaviest component of the BEST system, the vacuum component known as the Dewar base, marks a significant milestone in China's domestic fusion research [3] Group 2 - Nuclear fusion, which simulates the fusion reactions of the sun to release energy, is regarded as humanity's "ultimate energy" [3] - The international fusion community has made significant breakthroughs over decades but still faces major challenges, necessitating closer and more open international collaboration [3] - The initiative includes establishing an open research fund, organizing international academic conferences, and building joint experimental platforms to facilitate cooperation [3]