Space Place guest presentations are always free and open to the
public, and are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Guest Presentation
Tuesday, October 8 • 7:00-8:00 pm
"Taming the Energy of Stars"
by
John Sarff, UW Department of Physics
Nuclear fusion is one of the most important processes in the Universe.
It caused the creation of the elements that form the Earth, and it
continues to stir the evolution of matter. As a terrestrial energy
source, it could forever supply the world's growing energy needs with
reduced environmental impact. Despite decades of research, fusion power
plants do not yet exist. This talk will provide an overview of the
status and some of the basic challenges for terrestrial fusion power.
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