Nuclear Fusion
Why do stars shine? And can we use this energy to our own advantage? In the context of mankind’s hunger for energy, we take a look at a new form of energy production: Nuclear Fusion.
Why do stars shine? And can we use this energy to our own advantage? In the context of mankind’s hunger for energy, we take a look at a new form of energy production: Nuclear Fusion.
In an energy-hungry world, nuclear fission and fusion are often mentioned as alternatives to fossil fuels. But which one is better? Scientific American’s Michael Moyer melts down the facts to get at the core of the issue. Source: Scientific American / YouTube
Our energy future depends on nuclear fusion, says Michel Laberge. The plasma physicist runs a small company with a big idea for a new type of nuclear reactor that could produce clean, cheap energy. His secret recipe? High speeds, scorching temperatures and crushing pressure. In this hopeful talk, he explains how nuclear fusion might be…
In this video, the famous physicist Michio Kaku explains why we cannot say “no” to fossil fuels yet – and when nuclear fusion will conquer the market. Source: YouTube
Source: Omega Matter/YouTube
In nuclear physics, nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei collide at a very high speed and join to form a new type of atomic nucleus. During this process, mass is not conserved because some of the mass of the fusing nuclei is converted to photons(energy). Fusion is the process that powers active or “main sequence” stars. The…