Adam Hung
Class of 2025Campbell, CA
About
Hello! My name is Adam Hung. My Polygence Project is on a topic related to Nuclear Physics. I am interested in Nuclear Physics due to the various important applications of Nuclear Physics as well as how Nuclear Physics itself works. After finishing the project, I plan on publishing my research paper online.Projects
- Nuclear Fusion Energy: The State of the Industry with mentor Uday (Sept. 30, 2024)
Adam's Symposium Presentation
Project Portfolio
Nuclear Fusion Energy: The State of the Industry
Started June 24, 2024
Abstract or project description
The usage of fossil fuels results in the destruction of our environment through greenhouse gas emissions. A way to combat this problem is to take advantage of renewable energy sources, one such possible contender is nuclear fusion energy. Nuclear fusion energy has the potential to become a replacement for fossil fuel energy due to the massive amounts of clean energy this form of energy provides in such a short time. This form of energy has been explored since the 1920s when nuclear fusion was first understood. Currently, there are many challenges that fusion faces that prevent it from being commercialized, with new advances seeking to solve many of fusion’s problems. While fusion still requires significant development before it can become a sustainable energy source, the possibility of harnessing fusion energy is an exciting prospect. In all, this research paper provides a comprehensive overview of what fusion energy is with its advantages and challenges, its usefulness compared to common forms of energy used today like coal, solar, and fission, and state and advancements of fusion.