Join us on May 17th at the Mura del Valadier in Frascati to learn all about nuclear fusion!
Did you know that the energy produced by stars is generated through nuclear fusion? Unlike nuclear fission, fusion does not produce long-lasting radioactive waste or pose risks of severe accidents. It is clean, safe, and virtually limitless. Researchers around the world are proving that it is possible to create a machine that can withstand the temperatures found on the Sun. ENEA’s laboratories in Frascati are working on the DTT, the Divertor Tokamak Test, an innovative experimental reactor crucial to achieving research goals.
This is a unique opportunity to get up close with one of the most fascinating and promising scientific challenges of our time: nuclear fusion. On May 17th at 5:30 pm, the picturesque Mura del Valadier in Frascati will host a public event where all citizens are invited to participate.
This initiative, organized by Frascati Scienza in collaboration with DTT Scarl and Enea, aims to address doubts, curiosity, and concerns that often surround nuclear fusion research in a clear and transparent manner. Too often, fake news and unfounded fears threaten to overshadow the value of a clean, safe, and potentially revolutionary technology for the future energy needs of our planet.
The program includes speeches by Francesca Sbardella, the Mayor of Frascati for institutional greetings, Matteo Martini, President of Frascati Scienza for the introduction, followed by Francesco Romanelli, a Physics professor at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” and President of DTT Scarl, and Paola Batistoni, Head of the Fusion Energy Development Division at ENEA. However, the real stars of the event will be the citizens, who will have the opportunity to ask questions, separate facts from fiction, discover the true potential of nuclear fusion, and understand how Frascati is at the forefront of a global scientific challenge that is shaping the future of energy.
