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#485 – David Kirtley: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and the Future of Energy

Nov 17, 2025
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  • David Kirtley, CEO of Helion Energy, discusses nuclear fusion as a solution to global energy needs
  • Helion is working to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant by 2028 using innovative plasma physics approaches
  • Covers challenges in fusion technology, plasma control, and the potential for abundant clean energy from fusion reactions

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