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Can we harness the power of a star on Earth?
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In this video, we’re diving deep into the heart of the Sun to understand nuclear fusion. How are scientists trying to harness the fusion power of a star to produce energy here on Earth? Is it finally within reach?

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0:00 Power of the Sun
3:10 Nuclear Fusion
7:17 Plasma
8:56 Building a Fusion Reactor
13:39 Chain Reaction
15:42 Quantum Tunnelling
18:39 Heavy Hydrogen Isotopes
20:16 The Neutron Problem
21:32 Tritium Shortage
24:02 The Truth
25:02 The Future of Fusion

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References:
“The Source of Solar Energy: A Historical Review”, via arxiv.org https://astrumspace.info/solarenergy
“Nuclear Fusion Explained”, via iop.org https://astrumspace.info/nuclearfusion
“History of Fusion”, via euro-fusion.org https://astrumspace.info/fusionhistory
“DOE Explains... Plasma”, via energy.gov https://astrumspace.info/plasma
“Hydrogen and Helium Burning”, via shef.ac.uk https://astrumspace.info/hheburning
“What is a Tokamak?”, via iter.org https://astrumspace.info/tokamak
“Magnetic Confinement Magnets”, via iter.org https://astrumspace.info/mcf
“Deuterium-Tritium Fusion Fuel”, via energy.gov https://astrumspace.info/dtfuel
“Tritium Breeding”, via iter.org https://astrumspace.info/tritiumbreeding
“Helion Energy FAQ”, via helionenergy.com https://astrumspace.info/helionfaq

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Credits:
Writer: Fleur Bone
Video Editor: Nathália Huzian
Audio Editor: James Horsley
Researcher: Shourya Shrivastava
Script Editor: Damaris McColgan
Thumbnail Designer: Peter Sheppard
Publishing Lead: Georgina Brenner
Production Manager: Raquel Taylor
Edit Producer: Poppy Pinnock
Head of Astrum: Jess Jordan
Creator of Astrum: Alex McColgan

With special thanks to:
NASA/ESO/ESA

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