Hear about the latest research in the leading-edge field of fusion energy. Join this channel to get access to the Q&A here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHWv2AEwUHY Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe 00:00 Introduction to fusion energy 04:27 The latest research from the Joint European Torus (JET) 19:45 The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Organisation 39:48 Inertial fusion energy at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) This talk was recorded at the Ri on 2 February 2024, in partnership with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). Fernanda Rimini, a trailblazer from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the Joint European Torus (JET), the world's most advanced magnetic confinement fusion experiment. Fernanda illuminates the remarkable strides made in plasma physics and fusion energy generation. Pietro Barabschi, the Director of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Organisation, takes you on a journey through the heart of this monumental international fusion project, and considers the scientific challenges that come with replicating the fusion processes of our sun here on Earth. Tammy Ma, a plasma physicist from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), unveils the astounding ongoing experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) which are bringing us closer to the dream of virtually limitless, clean energy. The talk was compered by Melanie Windridge from Fusion Energy Insights. If you liked this talk, check out our other lectures on fusion energy: - Could nuclear fusion energy power the future? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYjiNj9E4h8 - The need for fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_XZ-nh_Be4 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ri_science Listen to the Ri podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ri-science-podcast Donate to the RI and help us bring you more lectures: https://www.rigb.org/support-us/donate-ri Our editorial policy: https://www.rigb.org/editing-ri-talks-and-moderating-comments Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.