Hi everyone, I've put this project on pause for some time for a couple of reasons. First, I got the opportunity to work at General Fusion on some liquid lithium experiments for their commercial fusion reactor in May. I had an incredible time learning from the brilliant folks there over the summer. To do this job, I moved from Toronto to Vancouver. Right after General Fusion, I started studying Engineering at the University of British Columbia. I'm not sure when I'll be able to resume progress but I'll keep you posted. I definitely want to continue building this and other projects and am finding a suitable space to do this in Vancouver. Thanks for all the support and love :)
Hi Bri!! I only understood like 1% of it but either way it was still super entertaining to hear you talk about this with such passion. :) I doubt you remember me, but it’s Emma from the spoken word team haha. Seems like super complicated and cool stuff!! Really hope to see more from you.
1. Why exactly tungsten wire? 2. Why HV feedthrough has such shape? 3. Why copper ring between flanges? 4. How much the pressure increases when you let the deuterium in. Sorry for asking so many questions! You videos are cool by the way!!!
Nice , just add some D2 gas and you should see neutrons with that glassman PS. That chamber is a beauty, watch those Vg gauges , the leak. Also Steven Sesselmann has a nice setup for running IEC remotely probably worth a look when you get time
Congratulation to You. Splendid idea and big project. Have got a question to You: Where do You buy all this parts, electrical devices and how much does it cost ? I am very interestet on Your Project and how it works...
Hi,ok we make this very well.how we can use this,i mean how we can give energy or something else from this method? make is important but how we can use is 2 important
I just watched ur vid and is there a specific reason why you have ur nuts on ur bolt up facing inwards? Typically it’s done outward so that you can torque the nuts or at least that’s the only way I have ever seen it done in an industrial setting
@@briannagopaul3493 thanks for the response, I seea lot of the components you have look professionally fabricated. Do you do the machining yourself, or do you outsource that work?
I use two types of flanges: Conflat Flanges (CF) on the main fusor body and KF flanges for the foreline. I got my CF from MDCprecision www.mdcprecision.com/products/vacuum-components/flanges/del-sealcf You should find a local supplier if you're not based in North America so it's cheaper. Read this to learn about them: www.lesker.com/vacuum-flanges-components.cfm good luck! :)
First goal is just to detect neutrons. I'm likely going to be continuing this project into undergrad and I'll be thinking about other applications for the equipment I have then.
Most of the project is mechanical. You need to know about electronics, high voltage systems, vacuum systems and of course, understand what fusion is and how it works. You can learn everything online for sure. Also, having the proper tools helps a lot.
@@briannagopaul3493 so would you say this corresponds to highschool curriculum, year 1, 2, 3 ,4 undergrad level stuff? grad level, PhD level? (in terms of the theoretical knowledge needed/necessary). thanks
@@cocoapie8218 At minimum you need to know grade 12 physics but that doesn't mean that you can't build a fusor if you're not in grade 12. You can find a grade 12 physics textbook online or use Hyperphysics: hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/index.html. All the knowledge you need to build one is either online or you need to cold-email some more experienced folks (if you have a specific problem). Also fusor.net is incredibly helpful, their community is really supportive if you take the time to do some background reading on how to build a fusor. If you're up for the challenge, I recommend reading the first two chapters of Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy by Jeffrey Friedberg, you'll need to know Calculus to understand the concepts if you don't already. I posted a couple of blogs on the topic a while ago: briannagopaul.com/blog
OMG! this is so cool! I would love to help you out on cool project in the future so I offer my Machining abilities if there is a part you even need made. I was young and broke once and always dreamed of doing cool projects like this so I would love to help!
like I would be so pumped if I could help you out with any science! right now I only help my old material engineering department and they don't utilize me enough
Hi, I’m 15 years old and it’s been a long time since I’ve been dreaming of nuclear fusion, but it’s impossible to understand the operation and usefulness of each component could you make a video or explain the subject to me. That would have been awesome.
this device is massive but really overkill to produce that fancy neon vacuum glow. i do not think this device is anything but a curiosity device. its simply just a oversized plasma lamp.
Very cool. My son is heading into his senior year and has started applying to universities with Materials Science/Engineering programs. He and I want to start build a fusor this summer. I have to say, of all the fusor projects I've seen, your using the MDC 6-way cross is the best looking by a long shot - but $5000 is a lot for a project component lol. Any tips on finding one lightly used?
What if the fusion is not coming from quantum tunnelling? What if the Coulomb barrier is less like a wall and more like a simple rotating 3D maze? What if the protons must meet at specific velocities, phases, and spin characteristics? You’re young, alway assume your elders/ professors are more knowledgeable yet dumber than you.
Hi everyone, I've put this project on pause for some time for a couple of reasons.
First, I got the opportunity to work at General Fusion on some liquid lithium experiments for their commercial fusion reactor in May. I had an incredible time learning from the brilliant folks there over the summer. To do this job, I moved from Toronto to Vancouver. Right after General Fusion, I started studying Engineering at the University of British Columbia. I'm not sure when I'll be able to resume progress but I'll keep you posted. I definitely want to continue building this and other projects and am finding a suitable space to do this in Vancouver. Thanks for all the support and love :)
Keep me posted!
Do keep me posted too
Wait, so you did all this without a degree?
Nice project! Looking forward to neutrons.
of course my favorite channel watches an awesome channel like this.
Let's build a magnetically-coupled, string of pearls (spherical grid), IEC machine!
Cool project! Thanks for the video!
Excellent video, the detail is excellent for anyone looking to reproduce!
Hello from Clearwater BC!
Love the project! Just stumbled upon this video now. I too have been playing with my own fusion project.
This is by far the coolest project on youtube
There are many of this projects older and newer, they are all useless for now ,just click baits.
Wow. Looks Legit. Looks sturdy!
This is pretty cool I wanna make one
Incredibly well presented, excellent work and problem solving. Can't wait to see your progress.
Thats a good project I like your channel congratulations
So cool! I hope to see more updates!
I'm really inspired by this! Thank you!
Wow, impressive! I look forward to seeing further progress on this project.
This is amazing!
this is just amazing. PERIOD!
Damn this is terrifyingly cool, sick 😎
wow!
i just found this channel, you earned my subscription :D
Hi Bri!! I only understood like 1% of it but either way it was still super entertaining to hear you talk about this with such passion. :) I doubt you remember me, but it’s Emma from the spoken word team haha. Seems like super complicated and cool stuff!! Really hope to see more from you.
HOPE YOU ARE STILL WORKING ON IT !!!!👍👍
Incredible!
1. Why exactly tungsten wire?
2. Why HV feedthrough has such shape?
3. Why copper ring between flanges?
4. How much the pressure increases when you let the deuterium in.
Sorry for asking so many questions! You videos are cool by the way!!!
Keep up !!!
THIS IS SO COOL
Nice , just add some D2 gas and you should see neutrons with that glassman PS. That chamber is a beauty, watch those Vg gauges , the leak. Also Steven Sesselmann has a nice setup for running IEC remotely probably worth a look when you get time
cool
Congratulation to You. Splendid idea and big project. Have got a question to You: Where do You buy all this parts, electrical devices and how much does it cost ? I am very interestet on Your Project and how it works...
Try using Teflon tape for you fittings
Hi,ok we make this very well.how we can use this,i mean how we can give energy or something else from this method? make is important but how we can use is 2 important
I just watched ur vid and is there a specific reason why you have ur nuts on ur bolt up facing inwards? Typically it’s done outward so that you can torque the nuts or at least that’s the only way I have ever seen it done in an industrial setting
aesthetics to be honest, I could still torque the nuts
I work with vac stuff all day , we put the nuts on the inside and so does everywhere else so definitely nothing wrong.
@@rhyyss123 ok, just from my experience, torquing a bolt wont torque as well as when you torque it from the nut.
once you have deuterium ions at the fusion point could you add lasers to push the ions together?
And once the energy is created ,,,batteries?
And once the energy is created ,,,batteries?
How is the build going?
Did anybody else get lost after "I'm Brianna.......".???? LoL the device looks awesome.
Can I save electricity if I have that?
What is your budget for this project? And how is it funded if you don't mind my asking?
$10k CAD, I won a research grant from Emergent Ventures to fund the project.
@@briannagopaul3493 thanks for the response, I seea lot of the components you have look professionally fabricated. Do you do the machining yourself, or do you outsource that work?
Where can I get those metal flanges?
I use two types of flanges: Conflat Flanges (CF) on the main fusor body and KF flanges for the foreline. I got my CF from MDCprecision www.mdcprecision.com/products/vacuum-components/flanges/del-sealcf
You should find a local supplier if you're not based in North America so it's cheaper. Read this to learn about them: www.lesker.com/vacuum-flanges-components.cfm
good luck! :)
@@briannagopaul3493 Thank you so much for help!
Queen brian 🥰
😳 how long did it take you to learn all of this?
I started doing research in October, and building started early March. So 4 months of research + buying parts.
The amount of time you spend on buying parts is function of money. More money = less time buying parts.
Hiii, do you take some online courses you could recommend ?
Is this really create electric?
Any updates ?
Trini?
what's the end goal of this project?
First goal is just to detect neutrons. I'm likely going to be continuing this project into undergrad and I'll be thinking about other applications for the equipment I have then.
Hot glue and aluminum vent tape fix alot of things
Awoesome! It looks really expensive though
How much physics and maths do you need to know to build this project?
Most of the project is mechanical. You need to know about electronics, high voltage systems, vacuum systems and of course, understand what fusion is and how it works. You can learn everything online for sure. Also, having the proper tools helps a lot.
@@briannagopaul3493 so would you say this corresponds to highschool curriculum, year 1, 2, 3 ,4 undergrad level stuff? grad level, PhD level? (in terms of the theoretical knowledge needed/necessary). thanks
@@cocoapie8218 At minimum you need to know grade 12 physics but that doesn't mean that you can't build a fusor if you're not in grade 12. You can find a grade 12 physics textbook online or use Hyperphysics: hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/index.html. All the knowledge you need to build one is either online or you need to cold-email some more experienced folks (if you have a specific problem). Also fusor.net is incredibly helpful, their community is really supportive if you take the time to do some background reading on how to build a fusor. If you're up for the challenge, I recommend reading the first two chapters of Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy by Jeffrey Friedberg, you'll need to know Calculus to understand the concepts if you don't already. I posted a couple of blogs on the topic a while ago: briannagopaul.com/blog
About time for an update now, 'eh? You're definitely doing this right, you should get neutrons.
OMG! this is so cool! I would love to help you out on cool project in the future so I offer my Machining abilities if there is a part you even need made. I was young and broke once and always dreamed of doing cool projects like this so I would love to help!
like I would be so pumped if I could help you out with any science! right now I only help my old material engineering department and they don't utilize me enough
Hi, I’m 15 years old and it’s been a long time since I’ve been dreaming of nuclear fusion, but it’s impossible to understand the operation and usefulness of each component could you make a video or explain the subject to me. That would have been awesome.
Or just a plan if you want?
Hey! You should definitely start reading the FAQs on www.fusor.net. A lot of building a fusor is just researching independently. Good luck!
@@briannagopaul3493 tanks you very much
@@Savage_granny Any progress?
@@owlredshift unfortunately no, it is very expensive because it is not parts that are easily found on the market
this device is massive but really overkill to produce that fancy neon vacuum glow. i do not think this device is anything but a curiosity device. its simply just a oversized plasma lamp.
Haha wasn't meant to be anything more than for my curiosity!
So the fuck what?
Future mark rober??
Very cool. My son is heading into his senior year and has started applying to universities with Materials Science/Engineering programs. He and I want to start build a fusor this summer. I have to say, of all the fusor projects I've seen, your using the MDC 6-way cross is the best looking by a long shot - but $5000 is a lot for a project component lol. Any tips on finding one lightly used?
I didnt even know -30000volts existed lol
What if the fusion is not coming from quantum tunnelling?
What if the Coulomb barrier is less like a wall and more like a simple rotating 3D maze?
What if the protons must meet at specific velocities, phases, and spin characteristics?
You’re young, alway assume your elders/ professors are more knowledgeable yet dumber than you.