Nuclear Fusion - Who Will Be First to Make It Work?
Offered By: Sabine Hossenfelder via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the race to achieve commercially viable nuclear fusion in this comprehensive 30-minute video. Delve into the advantages and challenges of nuclear fusion, and examine various approaches including field confinement methods like tokamaks, stellarators, and plasma beams, as well as inertial confinement and hybrid techniques. Survey the most promising nuclear fusion startups, their progress, and the pros and cons of their respective strategies. Gain insights into the potential future of clean energy production and the scientific hurdles that must be overcome to make nuclear fusion a reality. Conclude with a summary of the current state of fusion research and an invitation to further expand your physics knowledge.
Syllabus
Intro
Nuclear Fusion Pros and Cons
Approaches to Nuclear Fusion
Field Confinement, Tokamaks
Field Confinement, Stellarators
Field Confinement, Plasma Beams
Inertial Confinement
Hybrid Approaches
Summary
Learn Physics With Brilliant
Taught by
Sabine Hossenfelder
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