Zap Energy's new fusion power prototype, big science spin-offs, Japan's tokamak sets world record
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Fusion News: October 16, 2024
Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.
1. Zap Energy shows off its new fusion power prototype, Century
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/09/zap-energy-shows-off-its-new-fusion-power-prototype-century/
2. Fusion, the Web and electric planes: how spin-offs from big science are transforming the world
https://physicsworld.com/a/fusion-the-web-and-electric-planes-how-spin-offs-from-big-science-are-transforming-the-world/
3. Stopping off-the-wall behavior in fusion reactors
https://phys.org/news/2024-10-wall-behavior-fusion-reactors.html
4. Japan’s tokamak sets world record, achieves plasma volume of 160 cubic meters
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/world-largest-tokamak-jt-60sa-plasma
Bonuses:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az4J5H2FXkE&list=PLy5tg85zU5CCWzhG0yrg9NK_0HCtirp_n
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDi4uf25hfo
October 30, 2024
Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.
1. Tokamak Energy gives details of pilot fusion energy plant...
Published 10/30/24
Fusion News: October 2, 2024
Jeff Peachman, PhD student at the University of Washington, gives today's Fusion News update - summarizing the major recent headlines in fusion energy. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.
1. Marvel Fusion lands $70M for laser-powered fusion...
Published 10/02/24