Creating a Mini Self-Sustaining Star: The Superstrong Chamber Experiment

In summary, if someone had a superstrong chamber that could withstand anything (hypothetically), they could theoretically create a mini self sustaining star. However, this is an extremely difficult task and would require a lot of advanced engineering.
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If someone had a superstrong chamber that could withstand anything (hypothetically) if they constantlty fed the correct materials at the correct state into the chamber could they create a mini self sustaining star?
 
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All a star, or a main sequence star, at least, is is a ball of hydrogen which fuses it into helium in its core. So if you manage to generate hydrogen fusion in some sort of chamber, yes, that's pretty much what a star is.

The problem is, of course, that the temperature for fusion is ~10 million kelvin, and containing something that hot is a bit of an issue. As soon as fusion ignites, there will also be a ridiculous amount of pressure, coupled with the temperature, which make it difficult to create any kind of self-sustaining laboratory star. But, assuming you have some super strong material, then yes.
 
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In the strictest sense of the word "star," I think that it must be held together by its own gravity. In a laboratory setting, this would be rather unrealistic; we would need to provide some pressure or some other kind of containment system (like magnetic fields, etc.). Ignoring that, though, we can generate a small amount of fusion, as was already mentioned.
 
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Mr. Paradox said:
If someone had a superstrong chamber that could withstand anything (hypothetically) if they constantlty fed the correct materials at the correct state into the chamber could they create a mini self sustaining star?
If you have to artificially compress it, and feed it the correct materials, it's not exactly self-sustaining then, is it?


But that aside, isn't this pretty much what a fusion reactor does?
 
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Thank you all for your help! I feel educated, thank you for the answer to my question.
 
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A star has a delicate balance between, the explosive force going on in its core that tends to want to blow it up, and the high gravity which wants to push it into a little ball.

The difficulty in creating a star, no matter how brief, is to find the correct balance.
 
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So creating a star would take extremely large amounts of calculations
 
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Mr. Paradox said:
So creating a star would take extremely large amounts of calculations
Well... yes but what it would take mostly is incredibly-advanced engineering.
 
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If only if only. I yearn for the future haha
 

1. How is a mini self-sustaining star created in the Superstrong Chamber Experiment?

In the Superstrong Chamber Experiment, a combination of plasma and magnetic fields is used to create a mini self-sustaining star. The plasma is heated to extremely high temperatures and confined within a strong magnetic field, mimicking the conditions found in the core of a star. This causes the plasma to undergo nuclear fusion, releasing energy and creating a miniature star.

2. What is the purpose of creating a mini self-sustaining star?

The purpose of the Superstrong Chamber Experiment is to study the behavior and properties of matter under extreme conditions, such as those found in the core of a star. By creating a mini self-sustaining star, scientists can gain a better understanding of the processes that occur in stars and potentially develop new technologies for energy production.

3. How long can the mini self-sustaining star be sustained in the Superstrong Chamber Experiment?

The duration of the mini self-sustaining star in the Superstrong Chamber Experiment varies depending on the experimental setup and conditions. However, typically it can be sustained for a few seconds to a few minutes. This is due to the challenges of maintaining the high temperatures and magnetic fields required for nuclear fusion.

4. What are the potential risks of creating a mini self-sustaining star in the Superstrong Chamber Experiment?

As with any experiment involving high temperatures and energy, there are potential risks associated with creating a mini self-sustaining star in the Superstrong Chamber Experiment. These risks are carefully evaluated and mitigated before conducting the experiment, and safety protocols are in place to ensure the well-being of scientists and the surrounding environment.

5. What are the potential applications of the Superstrong Chamber Experiment and a mini self-sustaining star?

The Superstrong Chamber Experiment and the creation of a mini self-sustaining star have potential applications in various fields, such as energy production and space exploration. By studying the behavior of matter in extreme conditions, scientists may be able to develop new technologies for sustainable energy production and gain insights into the processes that occur in stars and other celestial bodies.

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