Video: Turning mercury-196 into gold-197

[Paul Ferguson]

"Discover the cutting-edge fusion of ancient alchemy and modern science! Explore how Tokyo City University’s Nuclear Systems Lab, in collaboration with Marathon Fusion’s 2023 DOE-funded research, is turning mercury-196 into gold-197 using neutron capture and electron capture decay. With a yield of 2.2 mg of gold per gram and a 2018 RSG-GAS reactor demonstration producing 500 mg/year, this breakthrough revives the alchemical dream with scalable fusion technology. Dive into the science, history, and economic potential of synthetic gold, bridging Nāgārjuna Siddha’s legacy with today’s nuclear innovation."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYcSJtLH6g4