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Physical Attraction

Physical Attraction is the show that explores topics in science, technology, and the future - from a physicist"s perspective. From the birth of stars to the end of the world, from interviews with experts to meticulously-researched deep dives, we"ll explore the topics that shape our world.

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26:41

Fusion Conclusion: Building Cathedrals

Physical Attraction ·

2019/10/12

27 episodes, spanning a hundred years of history and many months of this show, some wonderful plasma physics, some truly amazing machines, and a dream that's captivated thousands across the world for decades. The fusion series is over. And while it's hard to conclude something this monumental, I tried my best. www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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38:16

Fusion's Dark Horses, Episode II

Physical Attraction ·

2019/09/26

In this double-header, we examine the various startups that are trying to make commercial nuclear fusion a reality. What technologies are they using? Who's backing them? And do any of them have a prayer of beating ITER to the punch? Comments, questions, concerns? Find the contact form on the website, or contact us on Twitter or Facebook. www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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35:54

Nuclear Fusion: Fusion's Dark Horses, I

Physical Attraction ·

2019/09/13

In this double-header, we examine the various startups that are trying to make commercial nuclear fusion a reality. What technologies are they using? Who's backing them? And do any of them have a prayer of beating ITER to the punch? Comments, questions, concerns? Find the contact form on the website, or contact us on Twitter or Facebook. www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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25:07

TT: What Can Four-Year-Olds Do that AI Can't?

Physical Attraction ·

2019/09/05

What Can Four-Year-Olds Do that AI Can't? ==> Children are the greatest learners on the planet. As machine learning comes more and more into focus, and ambitious AI types are aiming to simulate the human brain in its entirety, there is a question to ask: how can our machine-learning algorithms learn from the curiosity and adaptability of children? @physicspod www.physicspodcast.com

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01:01:18

Justin Ball and Jason Parisi on The Future of Fusion...

Physical Attraction ·

2019/08/29

Hello and welcome to this episode of Physical Attraction. I’ve been excited about this for a while. Today, on the show, for the first time ever, we have not one but TWO guests, who have co-written an excellent book together. They are both currently researching nuclear fusion, and they have written a book about the future of fusion energy called… well, the Future of Fusion Energy. Dr Justin Ball is currently studying plasma theory at Lausanne, and Jason Parisi works on turbulent transport in highly

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55:04

Justin Ball and Jason Parisi on The Future of Fusion...

Physical Attraction ·

2019/08/21

Hello and welcome to this episode of Physical Attraction. I’ve been excited about this for a while. Today, on the show, for the first time ever, we have not one but TWO guests, who have co-written an excellent book together. They are both currently researching nuclear fusion, and they have written a book about the future of fusion energy called… well, the Future of Fusion Energy. Dr Justin Ball is currently studying plasma theory at Lausanne, and Jason Parisi works on turbulent transport in highly

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Owing to some travelling....

Physical Attraction ·

2019/08/13

there will be a delay in the release of the next few episodes. My sincerest apologies! Expect a new one in a week or two at the very most.

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28:41

Nuclear Fusion XXIV: Is ITER "The Way"?

Physical Attraction ·

2019/08/06

In this episode, we examine some of the chaotic politics and causes of delay to the ITER project - and the perils of trying to collaborate across multiple countries on a multi-billion-dollar, multi-decade enterprise. After all this, is ITER still "The Way"? www.physicspodcast.com for comments, questions, concerns. @physicspod

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26:26

Nuclear Fusion XXIII: ITER's Challenges

Physical Attraction ·

2019/07/25

Many would argue that the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), currently under construction, is now 'The Way' to achieving power from nuclear fusion. But it faces extraordinary challenges. www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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31:46

Thermonuclear Takes: Tech Giants Move Into Healthcare...

Physical Attraction ·

2019/07/18

On this week's edition of TT, we take a brief break from the fusion series to look at two recent news stories about giant tech companies expanding their markets: both into healthcare, and into providing internet via satellites. www.physicspodcast.com for any comments, questions, concerns

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34:42

Nuclear Fusion XXII: The National Almost-Ignition...

Physical Attraction ·

2019/07/11

The National Ignition Facility poured the heart and soul of the first few years of their work into achieving ignition - a plasma that would heat itself by thermonuclear reactions by as much as it was heated externally. Ultimately, it was close, but no cigar. www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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19:19

Nuclear Fusion XXI: NIF-ty Business

Physical Attraction ·

2019/07/04

The National Ignition Facility is, to date, the largest inertial confinement fusion experiment ever developed - and carried with it a huge amount of hope and hype that breakeven might be reached with this new device. www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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19:01

Nuclear Fusion XX: Halite/Centurion and Secret Codes

Physical Attraction ·

2019/06/27

Inertial confinement fusion has a secret weapon - after all, it's just a scaled-down hydrogen bomb, which gives us hope that it might not be too difficult to fuse fuel under these conditions. This was supposedly confirmed by underground nuclear tests called Halite and Centurion... but all the details are classified. www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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36:09

Free Energy Scams Part II Premium Episode

Physical Attraction ·

2019/06/27

Released as a special treat/taster of what Patreon backers get.

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50:43

Nuclear Fusion XIX: Cold Comfort

Physical Attraction ·

2019/06/20

In this episode, we cover one of the biggest scientific scandals in history: the tragic, tawdry tale of Fleischmann, Pons, and "Cold Fusion". www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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10:23

BONUS: Description of a JET Pulse

Physical Attraction ·

2019/06/13

A step by step description of an experiment run at JET, with information from the Culham Website (CCFE). www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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33:24

Nuclear Fusion XVIII: From JET to ITER

Physical Attraction ·

2019/06/06

We discuss the Joint European Torus - the most successful tokamak fusion reactor to date, and the source of a great deal of our knowledge about the outer limits of performance for magnetic confinement fusion. www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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26:14

Nuclear Fusion XVII: Penthouse Fusion

Physical Attraction ·

2019/05/30

This episode, we're looking into one of the most bizarre fusion episodes in its long and storied history. Yes, it's that time a new experimental tokamak fusion reactor was funded almost entirely by pornography millions from the founder of Penthouse Magazine... Comments, questions, concerns, feedback, reviews? Get in touch with us: www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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28:45

Nuclear Fusion XVI: The Big Three Tokamaks

Physical Attraction ·

2019/05/23

At the start of the tokamak revolution, there was a huge proliferation of different designs for tokamaks from universities and establishments around the world - but gradually, as it became clear that making progress would require larger and larger machines, these efforts broadly ended up concentrated in three main devices. The Joint European Torus (JET) in the UK, the JT-60 in Japan, and the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor (TFTR) in the US. www.physicspodcast.com

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24:01

Nuclear Fusion XV: The Buzzkill Episode

Physical Attraction ·

2019/05/17

Is nuclear fusion really the perfect energy source that it's sold as and cracked up to be? Even if we can get it working, will it live up to the considerable hype? www.physicspodcast.com @physicspod

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