Michel Laberge
Fusion Energy Pioneer | Transforming Emerging Technology
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Michel Laberge is a pioneering scientist and entrepreneur dedicated to solving the global energy crisis. As founder of General Fusion, he is developing revolutionary fusion energy technology to create safe, clean, and limitless power.
Laberge previously worked at CERN on particle accelerator technology and holds multiple patents. His TED Talk on fusion power has reached millions, inspiring audiences with his vision for a sustainable energy future.
Laberge's talks blend technical expertise with a compelling entrepreneurial story, showing how emerging technologies can address humanity's greatest challenges.
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How synchronized hammer strikes could generate nuclear fusion
Our energy future depends on nuclear fusion, says Michel Laberge. The plasma physicist runs a small company with a big idea for a new type of nuclear reactor that could produce clean, cheap energy. His secret recipe? High speeds, scorching temperatures and crushing pressure. In this hopeful talk, he explains how nuclear fusion might be just around the corner.
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