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.
Beloved educator and former technical supervisor at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center brought hands-on science experiences to students of all ages.
Jagadeesh Moodera and colleagues to investigate interface-driven phenomena in quantum materials in the quest for energy-efficient quantum electronics.
The MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center finds camaraderie at a colleague’s virtual rock concert.
MIT’s vice president for research identifies three areas that show particular promise for climate action.
PhD candidate’s journey to the center of the plant cell wall relies on nuclear magnetic resonance technology.
MIT experience with heating plasmas will support novel and low-cost approaches to creating fusion energy.
Physicists’ discovery could lead to a new family of robust qubits for quantum computing.
Fusion energy community makes unified statement on priorities in report for Department of Energy Policy Advisory Group.
Highly regarded physicist was well-known for studying plasma turbulence in terms of coherent structures.
Building devices to study fusion at the new (and highly controlled) “MIT Nucleus” makerspace generates enthusiasm — and a purple glow.
Junior double major seeks to piece together puzzles of the universe, particle by particle.
Researcher unravels the mystery of heat loss in turbulent fusion plasmas.
MIT graduate student slices microwave pulses to test advanced accelerators.
Lab-scale experiment could help scientists understand interstellar and galactic-scale smashups.