

The Puzzle of the Plasma Doughnut
50 snips Sep 20, 2022
Nuclear fusion, the process of smashing two hydrogen nuclei together, holds the key to limitless clean energy. Experts explain the difference between nuclear fusion and fission, the importance of plasma, and the unique design of a tokamak. The podcast also explores the size and engineering marvels of the tokamak building that houses the ITER fusion experiment. They discuss the timeline for ITER's full operation and the possibility of smaller reactors. Plus, the episode ends with heartwarming acknowledgments and a vet's heifer birthing story.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Difference between nuclear fission and fusion
02:49 • 7min
Plasma: The Fourth State of Matter
09:40 • 9min
The Concept of a Tokamak and the Importance of its Shape
18:59 • 1min
The Size and Engineering Feat of the Tokamak Building
20:29 • 14min
The Easter Egg and Acknowledgments
34:16 • 6min