By using a giant laser, scientists with the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory say they’ve made a major breakthrough in the quest for nuclear fusion. The multi-billion-dollar taxpayer-funded laser was built with the goal of creating nuclear ignition, a potential source of clean energy in the future. We discuss the breakthrough with the lab’s scientists.
Bay Area Scientists Make Breakthrough on Nuclear Fusion
(Eduard Dewald/LLNL)
Guests:
Paul Springer, physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and co-author of the recent fusion results
Denise Hinkel, physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and co-author of the recent fusion results
Amy Standen, reporter for KQED Science
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