Superconducting Magnets, Multiphysics Simulation, and Fusion Energy (with Tommaso Bagni)

Описание: 0:00 Introduction
1:12 Mission of Gauss Fusion
1:49 Role of superconducting magnets is stellarators
2:48 The unique approach of Gauss Fusion
6:12 The role of simulation
9:06 Are traditional tools enough?
11:22 One thing to improve
12:53 Design workflow
15:47 Emerging technologies
18:03 The role of AI
19:10 Future outlook of fusion energy


In this episode of State of Simulation, we talk with Tommaso Bagni, Superconducting Magnet Engineer at Gauss Fusion. Tommaso has over 10 years of experience in applied superconductivity and applied physics, with a focus on superconducting magnets for fusion energy and accelerator applications.

We discuss Gauss Fusion’s approach to building a fusion power plant using stellarator technology, and why demountable superconducting coils could be a breakthrough for industrializing fusion. Tommaso explains how simulation is used across electromagnetic, mechanical, and thermal domains—from modeling stresses in multi-ton coil structures to protecting magnets against quenches. He also shares his perspective on the limits of today’s tools, the role AI and physics-informed neural networks might play in the future, and what progress signals to look for as fusion energy develops.

This episode provides a grounded look into the engineering challenges of superconducting magnets and why advanced simulation is essential to making fusion power a reality.

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