How Fusion and Fundamental Physics Bring the Universe’s Most Powerful Forces Within Reach

We figured out how to create a phase of matter believe to have existed shortly after the creation of the universe using particle accelerators! What does that mean? Why does it matter? Will it make you late for dinner? Come find out!

Fusion energy is the gold standard for energy production. It is one million times more efficient than fossil fuels. Fusion is a completely safe clean energy source, with power plants posing no risk to surrounding communities. This talk will demystify the push for fusion energy and discuss all the awesome details of developing a fusion power plant!

Ever wondered how we might power the world without fossil fuels or long-lived radioactive waste? Learn about fusion energy, the same process that powers the Sun, and how we’re trying to recreate it on Earth using donut-shaped machines called tokamaks. If you’ve seen Spider-Man 2, this is basically the part where Doctor Octopus tries to build a miniature sun, except we’re aiming for no explosions and more working electricity. You’ll walk away with a clear picture of how fusion works, why scientists are so excited about it, and what still stands between us and "the power of the sun, in the palm of our hand".