Tokamak Energy's next step, neutron-material interaction, gigantic fusion gun and General Atomics fusion power plant concept

Published: Nov. 4, 2022, 9 a.m.

Dr. Hazel Lowe, Head of Laser Diagnostics at Tokamak Energy, gives updates on the latest in fusion news from around the world. 

Links to the articles mentioned are included below. 

1. Tokamak Energy ST80-HTS hailed as next step to grid fusion 

https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content... 

2. How do neutrons interact with reactor materials? 

https://phys.org/news/2022-10-neutron... 

3. Gigantic, 70-Foot Nuclear Fusion Gun Could Change the World 

https://www.newsweek.com/first-light-... 

4. General Atomics announces concept for Fusion Pilot Plant 

https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Ar... 

Bonuses: 

Chinese researchers say they have made a huge breakthrough in their extraordinary pursuit of creating an artificial sun https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/2019945... 

China's new-generation 'artificial sun' makes a breakthrough https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-10-21... 

World’s First Nuclear Fusion Power Plant Wants to Equal Fossil Fuel Output https://www.newsweek.com/nuclear-fusi... 

What is nuclear fusion? Harnessing the power of the sun in the quest for clean energy https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-...