Fusion Breakthrough: The Race to Clean Nuclear Power

21/02/2025 8 min Episodio 2
Fusion Breakthrough: The Race to Clean Nuclear Power

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Episode Synopsis

Delving into the December 2022 fusion breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, this episode examines how scientists achieved net energy gain from fusion for the first time in history. We explore the specific technologies behind inertial confinement fusion, the role of the world's largest laser system, and the implications for future clean energy production. The episode also investigates private fusion startups like Commonwealth Fusion Systems and their competing approaches to commercialization.