Ep 378: Tammy Ma - Lead, Inertial Fusion Initiative, Lawrence Livermore National Lab

1) Tammy’s scientific background and how an LLNL outreach event influenced the career trajectory of her highschool self

2) A deep dive into the National Ignition Facility and some of the momentous experiments Tammy has been a part of

3) An explanation of fusion reactions, lasers, and the various components involved in the recent fusion breakthrough

4) Lawrence Livermore’s mission to create a fusion industry that is equitable, diverse, and just