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Fusion, Lasers, & More with NIF Laser Scientist
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English - January 24, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 50.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 12.9K ratingsScience astrophysics astrophysicist astronomer astronomy cosmos space climate science nature startalk earth science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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How did we achieve nuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about thermonuclear fusion, the world’s most powerful lasers, and harnessing nuclear power with operations manager at The National Ignition Facility, Bruno Van Wonterghem.
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