Ep 124: Bob Mumgaard, Commonwealth Fusion
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
The Potential of High Temperature Superconductors in Fusion Technology
The chapter discusses the initial idea of incorporating high temperature superconductors in fusion technology and the importance of engaging with people outside of the nuclear community. It explores the limitations and challenges of superconductors, the discovery of high-temperature superconductors, and the excitement surrounding the possibility of room temperature superconductors. The chapter also delves into the process of keeping the wire cool in superconducting magnets and the engineering problems associated with increasing the magnetic field strength in fusion experiments.
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