Future Fridays: Building a Mini Sun to Save the Earth

Scientists are continuously discovering new ways to harness the energy of the Sun and stars to meet Earth's energy needs. Dr. Edward Moses is leading efforts to explore ways to commercialize the power of lasers to provide environmentally friendly energy for our future. Using Laser Ignition Fusion Energy, LIFE, Moses is exploring this new type of laser fusion power plant that would produce no greenhouse gas emissions, operate continuously to meet demand, and produce shorter-lived and less hazardous radioactive byproducts than current power plants. Mr. Moses has been a leader of this technology at the National Ignition Facility, harnessing the world's most energetic laser system, and is responsible for laser technologies for homeland security, economic competitiveness, and laser fusion energy.