Abstract
Mankind is an ever-evolving species, and as we progress, our need for resources increases. Energy is fundamental to our development, and so far, we have derived energy from fossil fuels, from renewables (solar power, hydropower, etc.), and nuclear fission. However, all these sources of power have their consequences, which are responsible for global warming, nuclear waste, etc. However, there is a source of untapped energy, the type produced in stars like the sun; the energy derived from nuclear fusion. In this presentation, we will explore what nuclear fusion is, the physics behind it, our progress in harnessing this energy so far, and why we aren't quite there yet.
