Nuclear Fusion Reactor Created by School Teenager Successfully Achieved Plasma
18th August 2024
A student has successfully developed a small nuclear fusion reactor as part of his A-Levels. The 17-year-old built the reactor to generate neutrons as part of his Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Notably, Cesare Mencarini’s work is claimed to be the only nuclear reactor built in a school environment.
Showcased at the Cambridge Science Festival recently, the nuclear reactor achieved plasma a few months ago. It also gave Mencarini an A* in his A-Level results, according to reports.