Controlling plasma and plasma turbulence
After his PhD thesis invalidates an old assumption, Norman Cao wonders what’s next.
Plasma Science and Fusion Center
The quest for practical fusion energy sources
Graduate student Erica Salazar tackles a magnetic engineering challenge.
Paul Thomas, MIT’s “Mr. Magnet,” dies at 77
Beloved educator and former technical supervisor at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center brought hands-on science experiences to students of all ages.
Exploring new paths to future quantum electronics
Jagadeesh Moodera and colleagues to investigate interface-driven phenomena in quantum materials in the quest for energy-efficient quantum electronics.
Rockin’ the Zoom room
The MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center finds camaraderie at a colleague’s virtual rock concert.
Maria Zuber on climate change: “Breakthroughs will happen”
MIT’s vice president for research identifies three areas that show particular promise for climate action.
Pyae Phyo: From Myanmar to NMR
PhD candidate’s journey to the center of the plant cell wall relies on nuclear magnetic resonance technology.
Plasma Science and Fusion Center receives $1.25M from ARPA-E to explore practical paths to fusion
MIT experience with heating plasmas will support novel and low-cost approaches to creating fusion energy.
First sighting of mysterious Majorana fermion on a common metal
Physicists’ discovery could lead to a new family of robust qubits for quantum computing.
Fusion researchers endorse push for pilot power plant in US
Fusion energy community makes unified statement on priorities in report for Department of Energy Policy Advisory Group.
Thomas Dupree, professor emeritus of nuclear science and engineering and physics, dies at 86
Highly regarded physicist was well-known for studying plasma turbulence in terms of coherent structures.
Fusor workshop inaugurates nuclear makerspace
Building devices to study fusion at the new (and highly controlled) “MIT Nucleus” makerspace generates enthusiasm — and a purple glow.
Analyce Hernandez: Uncloaking big mysteries
Junior double major seeks to piece together puzzles of the universe, particle by particle.
Nathan Howard wins Nuclear Fusion Award
Researcher unravels the mystery of heat loss in turbulent fusion plasmas.
