3D visualization brings nuclear fusion to life
EPFL partners with EUROfusion to develop a cutting-edge 3D visualization system for nuclear fusion processes. The project enhances research and public understanding, led by Paolo Ricci at EPFL's Swiss Plasma Center.
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EPFL has been chosen by the EUROfusion consortium to develop an advanced 3D visualization system for nuclear fusion processes. This system transforms vast amounts of simulation data into real-time graphics, offering an immersive experience akin to modern video games. Nuclear fusion, a promising energy source, involves the fusion of atomic nuclei to generate substantial energy. EPFL's Laboratory for Experimental Museology (EM+) specializes in this technology, creating a detailed 3D model of a tokamak reactor, showcasing the complex physics involved. The visualization includes precise details like wear on reactor components, achieved through high-speed calculations processed by specialized computers. This project represents a significant advancement in nuclear fusion visualization, providing scientists and the public with a realistic and informative tool. The collaboration between EPFL and EUROfusion aims to enhance research in this field, with EPFL hosting one of the consortium's Advanced Computing Hubs. Paolo Ricci, the new director of EPFL's Swiss Plasma Center, leads this cutting-edge research, contributing to Europe's plasma physics advancements.
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5 commentsWhat exactly do they understand under "real-time graphics" in the context of nuclear fusion? Wouldn't we need a massive slow-down on the time-axis to be able to "see" anything at all? Or is real-time referring to the user being able to interact and modify the graphics in real-time?
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