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"textContent": "This video looks at how thorium reactors generate more fissile material than they consume!\n\nREFERENCES\n- Thermal breeder reactors: https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.ns.22.120172.001533\n- Thorium reactor: https://www.ans.org/pubs/proceedings/article-59521/\n- World Nuclear Association: https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/current-and-future-generation/thorium\n\nLink to Patreon Supporters: http://www.minutephysics.com/supporters/\n\nMinute Physics provides an energetic and entertaining view of old and new problems in physics -- all in a minute!\n\nCreated by Henry Reich\nProduced by Joshua Chawner",
"title": "The Genius of Thorium Breeder Reactors"
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