China tests largest superconducting fusion magnets ever built
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- China's superconducting magnet, weighing 582 tonnes, passed key tests for its 'artificial sun' fusion reactor project.
- The magnet is a critical component designed to contain plasma at extreme temperatures using magnetic fields.
- China aims to begin reactor tests in 2027 and produce electricity from nuclear fusion by 2030.
- The magnet is built entirely with domestic technology, ensuring independence from foreign suppliers.