Teen Builds His Own Nuclear Fusion Reactor At College! ⚛️

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Summary:

  1. Innovative Project
    17-year-old Cesare Mencarini has successfully built a small nuclear fusion reactor as part of his A-Level Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), making it the only reactor of its kind created in a school setting.

  2. Fusion Success
    Mencarini’s reactor achieved plasma in June, a significant milestone. The project earned him an A* in his A-Level results and was showcased at the Cambridge Science Festival.

  3. Technical Details
    The reactor uses high voltage and specialized equipment like the Leybold Trivac E2 pump and a 30kV High Voltage Feedthrough to create fusion conditions. Mencarini’s work highlights the challenges of replicating the extreme conditions needed for fusion.

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