Podcast, 1 hr
Hidden Flow
What happens when fine art meets nuclear fusion? Hidden Flow turns the turbulent liquid metal inside fusion reactors into art, revealing the science of fluid dynamics in a new way.
Part of Festival of the Mind
6 Nov 2026 09:00
Episode will release on the 6th November 2026
From Leonardo da Vinci’s intricate water studies to the swirling skies of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, the chaotic beauty of turbulence has long inspired the art world. Hidden Flow continues this legacy by pairing fine artist Maria Marinou with the cutting-edge research of Lawrence Jones. Together they offer a striking visual interpretation of the chaotic liquid metal cooling systems inside nuclear fusion reactors, transforming highly complex engineering into a vivid exploration of fluid dynamics.
Credits
- Researcher: Lawrence Jones (PhD Research Student at the University of Sheffield)
- Artist: Maria Marinou
- Podcast Recording & Editing: Kitty Turner
- Podcast Producer: David Heath (Digital Engagement Officer at the University of Sheffield)
