The world’s energy consumption is ruining the planet but for decades physicists have been working on what could solve the world’s energy and climate change woes for centuries to come – nuclear fusion. Learn about building stars on Earth in this classic episode.
# Nuclear Fusion Reactors: The Energy Solution We Can't Quite Crack Yet
Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of nuclear fusion reactors and why scientists are so obsessed with creating a star in a box here on Earth. They explore the massive international ITER project in France, break down the mind-bending physics of smashing atoms together to create almost limitless clean energy, and discuss the two main approaches being used to finally make fusion work—magnetic confinement and inertial confinement with lasers. The episode covers everything from the sun's incredible power output to Lockheed Martin's recent controversial claims about building a smaller, more efficient fusion reactor, plus why cold fusion turned out to be a bit of a dud despite the initial hype.
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