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Build a Star: The Nuclear Fusion Revolution
Understand how to create a miniature sun—and why this could power humanity's future
6 concepts
65 min
1
Atomic Collision Course: When Atoms Become One
Understand fusion at the atomic level—how extreme heat makes atoms overcome repulsion and merge
10 min
2
The Binding Energy Secret: Why Fusion Works
Discover the hidden curve that powers stars—and why iron is the universe's energy ceiling
11 min
3
The Triple Challenge: Temperature, Density, Time
Learn why achieving fusion requires balancing three impossible conditions simultaneously
12 min
4
Plasma: The Star Stuff
Explore the fourth state of matter that makes up 99% of the visible universe
10 min
5
Magnetic Bottles & Laser Squeeze: Two Ways to Contain a Star
Compare magnetic confinement and inertial confinement—the two competing paths to fusion power
13 min
6
The Q Factor: The Race to Breakeven
Understand how we measure fusion success—and why Q=1 is just the beginning
11 min