Physics World Weekly Podcast
Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2023: we explore this year’s best physics research
Dec 7, 2023
Physics World editors discuss the Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2023 in particle physics, quantum technology, medical physics, and astronomy. Topics include breakthroughs in nuclear fusion research, growing electronics inside living tissue, creating electrodes within the body, using neutrinos to study proton structure, restoring walking ability with a brain-spine interface, and quantum repeaters for boosting quantum signals.
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- Fusion research achieved a net fusion energy gain, marking a significant breakthrough in the field.
- Researchers developed a method to grow electrodes directly within living tissue, opening possibilities for studying neural signaling and treating diseases.
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Fusion research at the National Ignition Facility
In 2022, the National Ignition Facility in the US conducted significant fusion research. By generating more energy from a controlled nuclear fusion reaction than was put in, the lab achieved a net fusion energy gain. While it still takes significant energy to charge the facility's lasers, this breakthrough represents an important step forward for fusion research.
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