A Washington-based company, Quantum Kinetics Corporation (QKC), has claimed a significant breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology. According to recent reports, QKC reached a plasma fusion temperature of 392 million degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 220 million degrees Celsius) for an unprecedented duration of 24 hours.
This achievement, verified by third-party peer-reviewed experiments involving radioactive wastewater, represents a major step forward in the quest for safe, clean nuclear power.The previous record was set by South Korea’s Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Reactor (KSTAR) in April 2024, with temperatures of 105 million degrees Celsius sustained for 48 seconds.
QKC’s patented modular reactor has surpassed KSTAR’s accomplishment by maintaining a much higher temperature for an extended period, marking a significant advancement in fusion research.A New Era in Fusion ResearchQKC’s recent demonstration is being celebrated as a “momentous” achievement that positions the company at the forefront of the fusion energy field.
The company believes that its progress will help drive safe, sustainable nuclear energy solutions globally. As part of the fusion process, the reactor not only achieved extreme temperatures but also generated various elements, including thorium, lead, tungsten, boron, potassium, and magnesium, leading QKC’s vice president Randal Bird to describe the results as “truly extraordinary.”Safe Nuclear Systems and Waste ManagementA key component of QKC’s technology is its potential application in the treatment of radioactive wastewater, addressing one of the nuclear industry’s most significant challenges. Branded as “Safe Nuclear Systems,” the technology could be transformative for legacy and operational nuclear plants, providing a new solution for the safe and efficient processing of nuclear waste.
According to QKC’s founder, Riley Lee, the system offers substantial promise in addressing the global need for innovative energy solutions.Mimicking Cosmological StabilityIn its demonstration, QKC’s reactor behaved similarly to a cooling cosmological star, maintaining stability despite temperatures exceeding 392 million degrees Fahrenheit. During the experiment, plasma fusion temperatures initially reached 208 million degrees Celsius and rose to over 220 million degrees in subsequent stages.
This level of temperature control indicates that QKC’s modular reactor design could achieve unprecedented efficiency and stability in nuclear fusion.Electro-Physical Transmutation (E-PT): A Novel TechnologyQKC also unveiled its Electro-Physical Transmutation (E-PT) platform. This proprietary technology, inspired by natural phenomena like the Aurora Borealis, allows for precise control of fusion plasma temperatures from 11.6 million to 200 million degrees Celsius. The E-PT technology is capable of generating high-energy X-ray emissions (0.7 keV to 30 keV) and has applications across various sectors that require safe nuclear power or efficient waste management solutions.
Moving Toward a Clean Energy FutureWith its recent accomplishment, Quantum Kinetics Corporation has set its sights on becoming a leader in applied quantum physics and commercial fusion deployment. By continuing to innovate, the company aims to expand its “Safe Nuclear” framework on a global scale, potentially leading the way in cleaner, more sustainable nuclear energy.
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