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Tammy Ma

Physicist whose team achieved fusion ignition, recreating the process that powers the sun using a giant laser. She envisions this technology creating limitless clean energy.

Top 3 podcasts with Tammy Ma

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44 snips
Nov 20, 2024 • 50min

Making sense of the sun

Join Nour Rawafi, a NASA astrophysicist and project scientist for the Parker Solar Probe, as she reveals the sun's untold mysteries. Fusion expert Tammy Ma discusses the thrilling advancements in nuclear fusion and its promise for sustainable energy. Rebecca Collyer advocates for renewable energy, showcasing Morocco's pioneering solar projects. Finally, science journalist David Baron shares his awe of solar events and their impact on our lives. Together, they illuminate the sun’s significance and our future with solar power.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 15min

The secret force for limitless energy? Lasers | Tammy Ma

Tammy Ma, a pioneering physicist, recently led a team to achieve fusion ignition, replicating the sun's energy process here on Earth. In the conversation, she reveals how a massive laser was central to this groundbreaking achievement. She discusses the potential of fusion energy as a limitless and clean resource that could revolutionize global energy consumption. The challenges and future implications of harnessing this technology are also explored, painting an exciting picture of what our energy landscape could look like.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 15min

The secret force for limitless energy? Lasers | Tammy Ma

Tammy Ma, a pioneering physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, achieved a historic breakthrough in fusion ignition, mimicking the Sun's energy-creating process on Earth. She delves into the transformative potential of powerful lasers in harnessing nuclear fusion, offering a glimpse into how this clean energy source could revolutionize our reliance on fossil fuels. The conversation highlights the global race for breakthrough technologies and the promising future of fusion energy in addressing climate change and resource challenges.