The Latest Developments in Fusion Energy
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the cutting-edge advancements in fusion energy research through this comprehensive 59-minute lecture presented by the Royal Institution. Delve into the latest findings from the Joint European Torus (JET), the world's most advanced magnetic confinement fusion experiment, as explained by Fernanda Rimini from the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Learn about the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Organisation and its challenges in replicating the sun's fusion processes on Earth, presented by Director Pietro Barabschi. Discover the groundbreaking experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) that are bringing us closer to achieving clean, limitless energy, as discussed by plasma physicist Tammy Ma from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Gain insights into the future of energy production and the scientific hurdles being overcome in this fascinating field of study.
Syllabus
The latest developments in fusion energy - with the UKAEA
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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