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Tammy Ma

Scientist leading the fusion project at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, achieving fusion ignition.

Top 3 podcasts with Tammy Ma

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43 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 physicist renowned for her groundbreaking work in fusion ignition, discusses her team's monumental achievement in generating more energy than is input. She details the use of a massive laser to replicate the Sun's energy production on Earth, offering a vision of limitless clean energy. The conversation dives into the challenges faced in harnessing this technology and the collaborative efforts of global scientists to make fusion energy a viable solution for addressing energy crises and promoting sustainability.
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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.