Fusion power by 2040?

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

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🗓️ 21 February 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Today, we're asking whether UK science minister George Freeman's ambition of an operational fusion energy plant by 2040 is realistic. Scientists have their say as to whether or not this possible and, if not, when we can expect to see fusion on grid... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:00.0	All engine running.
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0:05.0	I'm so genius. Get this.
0:06.0	Welcome.
0:07.0	This is the show where we bring science.
0:09.0	What that essentially means is
0:10.0	Discoveries,
0:11.0	the advances, research, technology, unbelievable.
0:14.7	Without further ado, this is the naked scientist.
0:17.6	Hello, welcome to the naked scientist,
0:20.5	the program that brings you the latest breakthroughs in science technology and medicine.
0:24.8	With me Chris Smith and with James Tico.
0:27.1	This week we are interrogating the prospect of a huge step towards commercial nuclear fusion in the UK as proposed by science
0:34.4	minister George Freeman just how close are we to unlimited carbon-free energy.
0:39.4	The Naked Scientists podcast is powered by UKfast.co.uk. Now earlier this month the UK Atomic Energy Authority launched an
0:57.8	initiative that's called Step it stands for the spherical Tokumac for energy
1:02.3	production this is a project stands for the spherical Tocumac for energy production.
1:04.0	This is a project that will demonstrate the ability to generate net electricity from the fusion
1:09.4	process.
1:10.4	It will also determine how a fusion plant can be maintained through its operational life
1:14.4	and it will provide insights into the potential for a plant like this to produce its own fuel.
1:19.2	And if you're sitting there wondering what a Tokamak is, don't worry, we'll get to that later.
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