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MacroVoices #460 Thomas Jam Pedersen: Advanced Nuclear Reactor Designs For Energy Transition

Macro Voices

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Revolutionizing Nuclear Energy: The Thorium Perspective

This chapter examines the historical advocacy for Thorium as a nuclear fuel, juxtaposed against Uranium, and details how modern simulations have validated these early visions. It explores the advantages of molten salt reactors, highlighting their economic and safety benefits while addressing the challenges of small reactor designs. The discussion also introduces innovative construction concepts that promise to streamline the deployment of nuclear technology, signifying a transformative shift in the energy landscape.

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