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AI Breakthrough Predicts and Prevents Plasma Disruptions in Fusion Reactors, Scientists Claims (www.vice.com)
submitted 9 months ago by Squire1039@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Scientists at Princeton University have developed an AI model that can predict and prevent plasma instabilities, a major hurdle in achieving practical fusion energy.

Key points:

  • Problem: Plasma escaping containment in donut-shaped tokamak reactors disrupts fusion reactions and damages equipment.
  • Solution: AI model predicts instabilities 300 milliseconds before they happen, allowing for adjustments to keep plasma contained.
  • Significance: This is the first time AI has been used to proactively prevent tearing instabilities in fusion experiments.
  • Future: Researchers hope to refine the model for other reactors and optimize fusion reactions.
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[–] FaceDeer@kbin.social 40 points 9 months ago (20 children)

I've lost track, is AI a good thing today or a bad thing?

[–] anlumo@lemmy.world 55 points 9 months ago (5 children)

AI is just the name that journalists use for all algorithms these days.

[–] Anyolduser@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 9 months ago

For real. I've started to replace "AI" with "program" or "software" in my head every time I read a headline.

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