Aurelien Roy

In this enlightening discussion, physicist Aurelien Roy from École Polytechnique near Paris unveils innovative lightning protection strategies using high-powered lasers. He critiques the limitations of traditional lightning rods, created over 250 years ago, and explains how lasers can potentially redirect strikes through air ionization. The intriguing conversation also highlights the challenges researchers face in predicting lightning behavior and the pivotal role of advancements in technology to enhance safety in the face of nature's unpredictable forces.