Skip to 0 minutes and 6 seconds Deep in the sun’s core, nuclear fusion reactions release vast amounts of energy. Harnessing this process, scientists and engineers are working to unlock a source of clean, near limitless energy for the future. In this 3 week course, you’ll explore the physics behind nuclear fusion from the extreme conditions required for nuclei to fuse to the complex behavior of plasmas, the fourth state of matter. You will discover the 2 main approaches to fusion power, magnetic confinement fusion, using powerful electromagnetic fields to contain superheated plasma, and inertial confinement fusion, using high energy lasers to trigger reactions in tiny fuel capsules. Importantly, you will discover the reality of building a fusion power plant.
Skip to 0 minutes and 52 seconds The challenge of designing materials that can withstand extreme heat loads, powerful, magnetic fields, and intense neutron bombardment, and the massive engineering hurdles required to ignite, sustain, and contain a star here on earth. Join our world-leaning experts as we bridge the gap between theory and implementation. You’ll analyze real world data and explore the technical challenges standing between us and commercial fusion. You’ll learn about the prototype power plants and technologies here in the UK, and hear from individuals about their careers in the fusion industry. So join us for exploring fusion energy, powering the future and get involved in the fusion story.
