

Creating the Second Atomic Age
Jun 20, 2024
Yasir Arafat, CTO at Aalo Atomics, discusses mass-producing safe, scalable, cheap nuclear reactors for clean energy. Podcast explores history of nuclear power, design considerations, sodium thermal reactor concept, challenges of building micro reactors, research reactors at universities, and techno-economics.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
History and Future of Nuclear Power in the US
03:51 • 17min
Exploring Nuclear Reactor Control and Design Considerations
20:37 • 4min
Designing a New Nuclear Reactor with Sodium Thermal Reactor Concept
24:17 • 9min
Advantages and Challenges of Building Micro Reactors for Nuclear Power
33:04 • 11min
Exploring Research Reactors at Universities and Lightning Round on Subatomic Particles
43:56 • 4min
Playful Discussion on Subatomic Particles and Fundamental Forces
47:34 • 2min
Exploring the Evolution of Perspectives on Nuclear Power and Techno-Economics
49:19 • 3min