Stellarator Explained: Why an Old Fusion Idea Is Suddenly Making a Comeback

Stellarator Explained: Why an Old Fusion Idea Is Suddenly Making a Comeback

For decades, the tokamak dominated the global race to achieve nuclear fusion. Now, a far more complex machine—the stellarator—is attracting fresh investment and scientific attention. At the centre of this revival is German startup Proxima Fusion, which is betting that its twisted magnetic fusion reactor could eventually deliver continuous, commercial clean energy. The timing is … Read more