China completes world's largest 582-tonne superconducting magnet for 'Artificial Sun'

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China has completed a massive superconducting magnet for its artificial sun program. This giant magnet is crucial for containing superheated plasma in fusion reactors. The breakthrough supports China's ambition for fusion electricity generation by 2030. Researchers have also tested a high-temperature superconducting central solenoid. Advances in magnet technology bring practical fusion power closer to reality.