This course examines the physics, engineering, and commercialization strategy behind modern stellarator fusion systems, with particular focus on high-field magnetic confinement and the Infinity fusion power plant program presented by Dr. Thomas Pedersen, CTO of Type One Energy.

The course explores the deuterium-tritium fusion reaction, plasma self-heating, the Lawson criterion, and the evolution of magnetic confinement concepts from tokamaks to optimized stellarators. It further analyzes how advances in high-temperature superconducting magnet technology are enabling compact, steady-state fusion systems designed for commercial electricity generation.

Through the Infinity 1 and Infinity 2 programs, the course evaluates how computational optimization, precision engineering, and utility partnerships are converging to establish a credible pathway toward industrial-scale fusion energy deployment.