Reaktor Fusi yang Membuat Emas? Marathon Fusion Berpikir Begitu

A team of engineers from the San Francisco-based startup Marathon Fusion has introduced a novel method to convert byproduct neutrons from fusion into powerful transmutative pathways capable of producing gold. The new technology could be used to offset the cost of running these infinite energy-producing fusion systems and revolutionize energy production moving forward. Here’s what you need to know.

Alkimia

For centuries, humans have sought the dream of creating gold from other metals through alchemy. This practice originated in ancient Egypt. At the time, Egypt was known as Kemet, which roughly translates to black land. This name was given to the region due to its fertile, dark soil. From there, the Arabic word “al–kimiya” was derived, which later evolved into the term “alchemy” as the practice spread across Ancient China, India, and eventually Europe.
What many people get incorrect about alchemy is that it was more than a group trying to create gold from other metals. It was a philosophy. In the alchemical belief, gold was the most evolved metal. To create gold, the alchemist had to become the most evolved form of himself. In this way, alchemy was as much a spiritual journey as it was an early form of chemistry.

Legenda Alkimia dan Impian Modern

Over the centuries, the concept of spiritual alchemy has evolved into today’s version of a gold-creating mad scientist, obsessed with transmuting base metals such as lead, tin, iron, copper, and mercury into gold. However, you can still find glimpses of their original motifs in literature, such as “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho and other works.

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