<P> Fusion power is a form of power generation in which energy is generated by using nuclear fusion reactions to produce heat for electricity generation . In a fusion process, two lighter atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, and at the same time, they release energy . This is the same process that powers stars like our Sun . Devices designed to harness this energy are known as fusion reactors . </P> <P> Fusion processes require fuel and a highly confined environment with a high temperature and pressure, to create a plasma in which fusion can occur . In stars, the most common fuel is hydrogen, and gravity creates the high temperature and confinement needed for fusion . Fusion reactors generally use hydrogen isotopes such as deuterium and tritium, which react more easily, and create a confined plasma of millions of degrees using inertial methods (laser) or magnetic methods (tokamak and similar), although many other concepts have been attempted . The major challenges in realising fusion power are to engineer a system that can confine the plasma long enough at high enough temperature and density, for a long term reaction to occur, and for the most common reactions, managing neutrons that are released during the reaction, which over time can degrade many common materials used within the reaction chamber . </P>

Where can we find an operating fusion reaction