【新华社】携手全球点亮能源未来！中国发布燃烧等离子体国际科学计划

Core Insights - The "Burning Plasma" International Scientific Program initiated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences aims to collaborate globally on fusion energy research, including the compact fusion energy experimental device BEST [1][2] - The program will establish an open research fund, facilitate expert exchanges, and create joint experimental platforms to tackle frontier issues in fusion physics [1] - The initiative is supported by scientists from over ten countries, promoting a spirit of open sharing and cooperation in fusion research [1] Group 1 - The BEST device is positioned as China's next-generation "artificial sun," focusing on deuterium-tritium burning plasma experiments to achieve a fusion power output between 20 megawatts and 200 megawatts [3] - The project aims to demonstrate energy output exceeding energy consumption, which is crucial for future sustainable power generation [3] - The research will enter a new phase of burning plasma, which is essential for maintaining fusion reactions through heat generated by the reaction itself [2] Group 2 - The Chinese Academy of Sciences has established stable collaborations with over 120 research institutions across more than 50 countries, enhancing its role in global fusion research [1] - The initiative is expected to face numerous engineering and physical challenges, marking a significant exploration into uncharted territories of fusion energy [2] - The program's launch is seen as a way to leverage China's superconducting tokamak team's advantages while gathering global scientific expertise to overcome fusion challenges [2]