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Nuclear Fusion: The Energy of the Future

27 Nov 2024

With a rising global population and increasing life expectancy, the global demand for energy is set to grow significantly in the coming decades. But how can we meet this growing demand without repeating the mistakes of the industrial era?

In this lecture, recorded during Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, Prof. Dr. Markus Roth from TU Darmstadt discusses the potential of nuclear fusion as a future energy source and provides an update on the current state of research, with a particular focus on laser systems.

Nuclear fusion promises a nearly limitless energy source and could play a crucial role in global electricity supply. However, Prof. Roth emphasizes that while the opportunities of nuclear fusion should be pursued, they must not be used as an excuse to delay the transition to renewable energy.

Prof. Dr. Markus Roth…

…is the head of the Laser and Plasma Physics Group at TU Darmstadt. His research focuses on the interaction of intense lasers with matter, including laser-driven nuclear fusion and the development of radiation sources. He collaborates internationally with leading institutions like GSI Darmstadt and the Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf.