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The Fusion Focused podcast aims to highlight inspiring experts within the Plasma Physics & Fusion Energy community, showcase the diverse careers available within the fusion field, talk with the guests about their scientific interests, and chat about why fusion is so cool!Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Fusion energy and plasma physics careers • Fusion industry and commercialization • Diagnostics and heating (mm-wave, MSE, bolometry, ICRH) • Materials, superconductors, liquid metals • Modeling, simulations, turbulence, edge/divertor • Education, outreach, diversity, communicationThis podcast features interview-style conversations with people working across plasma physics and fusion energy, with an emphasis on both the science and the range of careers in the field. Episodes commonly explore how guests entered fusion from varied starting points—academic research, industry roles, communications, policy and advocacy, or business—and what their day-to-day work looks like in universities, national labs, and private fusion companies.
Across the series, discussions frequently touch on key technical topics in fusion and plasma science, including plasma diagnostics and measurement techniques, plasma simulations and turbulence, edge physics and divertor modeling, heating methods, superconducting magnets, high-temperature superconductors, laser- and projectile-driven concepts, liquid metals, and materials challenges such as the use of tungsten. The podcast also compares different approaches to achieving fusion and considers practical barriers to commercial viability, including technology development pathways and economic considerations.
Alongside technical content, the conversations often address broader community themes: mentoring, outreach and science communication, collaboration between institutions and countries, training pathways for students and early-career researchers, and initiatives that support the fusion workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and expanding participation in fusion are recurring topics, including why attracting people from varied backgrounds is considered important. Environmental motivations and the role of nuclear (including fusion) in climate-oriented energy discussions also come up, reflecting how the field connects scientific research to societal goals.
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S2 E12: Bibake Uppal 2024-Sep-19 59 minutes |
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S2 E11: Prof. Anne White 2023-Nov-28 54 minutes |
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S2 E10: Rosie Barker 2023-Aug-28 25 minutes |
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S2 E9: Maria Morbey 2023-Jul-24 20 minutes |
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S2 E8: Dr Eleanor Tubman 2023-Jul-10 40 minutes |
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S2 E7: Cyd Cowley 2023-May-07 48 minutes |
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S2 E6: Dr Steffi Diem 2023-Apr-24 31 minutes |
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S2 E5: Dr Humberto Torreblanca 2023-Apr-10 26 minutes |
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S2 E4: Jane Hotchkiss 2023-Mar-26 60 minutes |
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S2 E3: Dr Nick Hawker 2023-Mar-14 21 minutes |
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S2 E2: Dr Valerie Jamieson 2023-Feb-27 26 minutes |
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S2 E1: Dr Richard Pearson 2023-Feb-13 49 minutes |
S1 E15: Dr Sam Gibson2022-Feb-07 24 minutes |
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S1 E14: Dario Cruz 2022-Jan-24 29 minutes |
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S1 E13: Dr Ana Koller 2022-Jan-10 29 minutes |
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S1 E12: Fabio Federici 2021-Dec-27 31 minutes |
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S1 E11: Dr Ryoko Osawa 2021-Dec-13 26 minutes |
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S1 E10: Guido Lange 2021-Nov-29 26 minutes |
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S1 E9: Erica Salazar 2021-Nov-15 36 minutes |
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S1 E8: Dr Nick Walkden 2021-Nov-01 29 minutes |
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S1 E7: Dr Kate Lancaster 2021-Oct-18 42 minutes |
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S1 E6: Emre Yildirim 2021-Oct-04 48 minutes |
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S1 E5: Dr Kirsty McKay 2021-Sep-20 25 minutes |
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S1 E4: Laura Wheatley 2021-Sep-06 25 minutes |
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S1 E3: Dr Alex Creely 2021-Aug-23 33 minutes |
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S1 E2: Dr Aneeqa Khan 2021-Aug-09 22 minutes |
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S1 E1: Dr Melanie Windridge 2021-Jul-26 76 minutes |
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Fusion Focused S1: Trailer 2021-Jul-19 1 minute |