If you’re looking for a primer in fusion energy, look no further. This is Fusion 101.
CFS Director of Tokamak Operations, Alex Creely, dives into the building blocks of fusion — what it is, how it works, how we draw power from it, and CFS’ plan to make it a reality on earth.
Chapter 1: What is fusion energy?
Let’s start with the basics. Here, Alex breaks down the process of fusion, the science behind it, the advantages of fusion as a sustainable energy source and ongoing strides towards commercializing fusion for the energy grid:
Chapter 2: Measuring fusion with the triple product
Have you ever wondered how to measure the effectiveness of a fusion energy machine? Here Alex explains the Triple Product, a measurement that combines temperature, density, and confinement time (insulation). Understanding this principle is essential for gauging how close a fusion approach is to becoming a practical energy source:
Chapter 3: The building blocks of a fusion power plant
How do superconducting magnets and other components work together in a tokamak to become a fusion power plant? In this video, Alex digs into our approach to building compact devices designed to commercialize of fusion energy:
Chapter 4: Bringing fusion energy to the power grid
Alex explains our path towards commercializing fusion energy and the vital role our HTS magnets and tokamak design play in this process:
