fusion power II
In fusion power II, Michael Najjar visualizes the construction of the ITER fusion reactor in southern France, one of the most ambitious undertakings in scientific history.
The reactor aims to replicate the sun’s energy process: fusing hydrogen nuclei under extreme heat and pressure to form helium, releasing tremendous energy. ITER applies the Tokamak principle, confining plasma—a superheated gas—within a doughnut-shaped vacuum chamber using powerful magnetic fields. The reactor’s fuel, hydrogen, can be extracted from seawater. Najjar’s work combines countless photographic shots of the reactor’s various parts, weaving twisting curves, pink-wrapped components, golden shining segments, and even a hidden satellite image of the sun into one vibrant visual journey. The immense scale and the development of new heat-resistant materials highlight the groundbreaking nature of this project.
