Today we are joined by nuclear fusion expert and science communicator Dr. Matt Moynihan. Matt has been in nuclear fusion since 2006.  Most of his work has been spent in science communication – finding ways to explain fusion power to the general public.  He has a bachelor’s in chemical engineering from the University of Buffalo, and a masters and PhD from the University of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics.  His PhD focused on finding ways to cheaply mass produce targets for the National Ignition Facility.  He was also a Senior Nuclear Engineer for the US Navy working on ensuring the safety of US nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers.  He has a consulting business helping investors understand fusion.  He is a member of the US Fusion Industry Association where he sits on various (Space, Communications and Government) committees.  He was the host of The Fusion Podcast and the organizer of The Nuclear Fusion Shark Tank.  He was a top writer on Quora for nuclear fusion, with over 500 answers and over 1 million views.  He is currently finishing a popular science book on Nuclear Fusion for Nature-Springier. Matt lives in Pittsburgh with his wife Alison and their new baby son. You can find more about Matt and his work on his website Fusionconsultant.netShow Notes:An Insiders’ View of Commercial Nuclear Fusion by Dr. Matt Moynihan | New Light Fusion ConsultantsWhat is ITER? | ITERNuclear-Powered Ships | World NuclearThe Fusion Driven Rocket: Nuclear Propulsion through Direct Conversion of Fusion Energy | NASAThe Kardashev Scale – Type I, II, III, IV & V Civilization | FuturismDOE Explains...Nuclear Fusion Reactions | US Department of EnergyHome | Commonwealth Fusion SystemsWHAT IS A TOKAMAK AND HOW DOES IT WORK? | TWI GlobalITER tokamak assembly put on hold by regulator | World Nuclear NewsType One Energy | Official WebsiteGeneral Fusion | Official WebsiteTAE Technologies | Official WebsiteCompany History | SuperOxTesla (T) - Magnetic Field Intensity Unit | Scientific CommitteeDevelopment and large volume production of extremely high current density YBa2Cu3O7 superconducting wires for fusion | NatureLivermore Reports Burning Plasma for Fusion Energy | EE TimesPrinceton Fusion Systems | Official WebsiteHow long does it take to get to Mars? | SpaceHyman G. Rickover | Atomic Heritage FoundationS.512 - Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act | Congress.govTAE Technologies Gets $280 Million Funding Boost, No IPO in Sight | Market RealistFinch (2021) | IMDbUnlocking SPARC: HTS Magnet for Commercial Fusion Applications | Commonwealth Fusion Systems YoutubeThe Fusion Podcast | Official WebsiteNuclear Fusion Shark Tank | Official Website