The Remarkable Story of Fusion Ignition at the National Ignition Facility

In December 2022, scientists at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) set a world record by producing a fusion reaction that released more energy than it consumed — a phenomenon known as ignition. On Saturday, March 2, David Schlossberg, experimental physicist NIF shared the story of this remarkable achievement and what it means for the future of fusion energy. #Fusion #Energy #Plasma The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory’s Ronald E. Hatcher Science on Saturday lecture series features scientists, engineers and other professionals involved in cutting-edge research. Learn more about Science on Saturday at https://www.pppl.gov/events/science-s.... 🎬 Video credits: Recorded by Harry Tsamutalis and Anthony Pizzo ➡️ Follow us @PPPLab   / ppplab     / ppplab     / ppplab     / princeton-plasma-physics-lab