

Is It Possible to Build SAFE Nuclear Reactors? | Matt Loszak, Aalo Atomics
Nov 24, 2024
Matt Loszak, co-founder and CEO of Allo Atomics, is on a mission to revolutionize nuclear energy with melt-down proof reactors. He dives into the groundbreaking uranium zirconium hydride fuel which enhances reactor safety through its unique self-cooling properties. The discussion covers innovative reactor designs, the advantages of modular systems, and how these advancements could reshape the energy landscape. Loszak also contrasts the challenges of fusion with the practicality of fission, advocating for a safer, more efficient nuclear future.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Science of Uranium Zirconium Hydride and Nuclear Safety
02:11 • 3min
Exploring Neutron Behavior and Quantum Mechanics in Nuclear Reactions
04:44 • 2min
Understanding Homogenous Fuels in Nuclear Reactors
06:19 • 2min
Nuclear Reactor Design Innovations
07:53 • 20min
Uranium Enrichment and Reactor Innovations
27:26 • 17min
The Challenges of Fusion vs. the Practicality of Fission
44:19 • 3min
Nuclear Innovation: Fast-Tracking Safe Reactors
47:29 • 5min