If you’re new to fusion, we’ve got you covered. This episode starts with a simple explanation: Fusion is the process that powers the stars: fusing atomic nuclei together to release massive amounts of energy. Unlike nuclear fission, it doesn’t produce long-lived radioactive waste and uses more abundant fuels. It's clean, it's powerful, and it's one of the most promising answers to our global energy challenges.

So, what’s our role in this stellar story?

We talk about our past involvement with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility, where Goodfellow materials were part of the breakthrough experiment that generated more energy than was put in. It was a historic moment in fusion research.

But this episode doesn’t just look back. It focuses on where things are going: the materials challenges in fusion, from plasma-facing components to hydrogen permeation and the development of novel alloys. Whether it’s tungsten, palladium-silver, or advanced steels like Eurofer, our team explores how our portfolio and our partnerships with Bureau of Analysed Samples and Swiss Technology Partners are helping customers solve big, complex problems.

Along the way, Aphrodite breaks down concepts like plasma, hydrogen embrittlement, and transmutation in her signature clear, engaging style. And if you’ve ever wondered what materials can survive in the core of a fusion reactor, this is the episode to tune into.

Fusion might still be an emerging field, but the materials science behind it is advancing fast. At Goodfellow, we’re proud to support the R&D that will shape tomorrow’s energy landscape, and we're only just getting started.

Looking to meet the team? This episode includes a quick rundown of where we’ll be in 2025, starting with the Advanced Materials Show this summer.

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