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By Neil deGrasse Tyson

Fusion, Lasers, & More with NIF Laser Scientist

S14 E6

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Published January 24, 2023 2:00am

How did we achieve nuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about thermonuclear fusion, the world’s most powerful lasers, and harnessing nuclear power with operations manager at The National Ignition Facility, Bruno Van Wonterghem.

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Photo Credit: U.S. Department of Energy from United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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