Fusion – the dream of free energy
An interview about fusion with our colleague Professor Jan Scheffel in Swedish Public Radio.
Jan Scheffel, Professor Emeritus in Theoretical Fusion Plasma Physics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology – the same facilities where our plasma experimental lab is located.
Did you know that fusion is the universe’s most natural energy source and that way more energy is generated from fusion compared to coal? Have you ever wondered how fusion differs from fission and how long we need to wait for fusion to power our households?
“Putting people on the moon is peanuts in this context.”
For almost 70 years, scientists have tried to achieve the “Holy Grail” of energy; investments in fusion have surpassed $7 billion; and new private initiatives are popping up across the world.
Is fusion the solution to the world’s energy problems?
Professor Scheffel explains what is unique about the Novatron solution and its ability to confine plasma, and how smaller machines such as the Novatron will produce as much energy as larger ones, resulting in faster lead times and lower costs.
Tune in to hear the full interview (in Swedish) where Professor Scheffel addresses some of the above mentioned topics.