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Searching for breakthroughs in generating fusion energy

AZPM | By Tony Perkins
Published September 3, 2026 at 1:06 PM MST
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(Left) University of Arizona researcher Tomas Diaz de la Rubia. (Right) Arizona Fusion Future panel, photo taken April 2026 at UA.
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Arizona Fusion Future panel, photo taken April 2026 at UA, Tomas Diaz de la Rubia is seated on the far right.
Searching for breakthroughs in generating fusion energy

Fusion technology holds the promise of solving the world’s energy challenges. University of Arizona SVP for Research and Partnerships Tomas Diaz de la Rubia discusses the latest breakthroughs in developing fusion energy and how it has advantages over conventional power plants.

Tomas Diaz de la Rubia spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

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