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Plasma Science and Fusion Center
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On the edge of discovery
For PhD student Silvia Espinosa, a passion for solving theoretical puzzles fuels a quest for fusion energy.
September 13, 2016 -
Anne White: A passion for plasma
Physicist has a fascination for the complexities of turbulence, and how to reduce it in fusion reactors.
June 29, 2016 -
Arthur Freeman, first associate director of National Magnet Laboratory, dies at 86
June 17, 2016 -
Thirteen MIT students awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.
May 26, 2016 -
Porkolab honored by Hungarian Academy of Sciences
May 23, 2016 -
Nuno Loureiro: A theorist seeks the elusive fundamentals of magnetic reconnection
May 12, 2016 -
Fusion outreach ignites in spring
Plasma Science and Fusion Center education team excites the public about MIT energy research.
May 11, 2016 -
Rock, drill bit, microwave: Paul Woskov explores a new path through the Earth’s crust
MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center proposes fusion technology to tap geothermal energy.
April 12, 2016 -
Robert Griffin receives the ACS E. Bright Wilson Award
Professor of chemistry and head of the Francis Bitter Magnet Laboratory honored for his pioneering contributions to the field of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
February 19, 2016 -
New finding may explain heat loss in fusion reactors
Solving a longstanding mystery, MIT experiments reveal two forms of turbulence interacting.
January 21, 2016 -
Inspiring the next generation of nuclear engineers
Nuclear science and engineering community leads “Science on Saturday” outreach at MIT.
December 17, 2015 -
Wireless sensors could make diesel engines greener
Startup’s sensors measure soot and ash buildup in filters to help engines burn more efficiently.
December 15, 2015 -
A new fusion collaboration for MIT
Members of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center celebrate first operations of the world's largest fusion experiment, Wendelstein 7-X.
December 10, 2015 -
Carolena Ruprecht: On board with nuclear engineering for the Navy
Following graduation this June, senior Carolena Ruprecht will lead a crew maintaining nuclear-powered systems for the U.S. Navy.
December 3, 2015 -
Sharing fusion research with 3-D, video games, and comics
Members of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center wow colleagues, students, and teachers with a 3-D tour of the Institute's nuclear fusion experiment.
November 30, 2015 -
Alex Tinguely: Working toward a fusion future
After starting his physics education with online courses, an MIT graduate student is now practicing cutting-edge research in nuclear fusion at MIT.
November 20, 2015 -
Joseph Minervini appointed as assistant director of Plasma Science and Fusion Center
International expert in fusion and magnet technology succeeds Peter Catto, who had served as assistant director since 2000.
November 4, 2015 -
Cory Booker and Ken Kimmel visit MIT Alcator C-Mod fusion device
U.S. Senator and Union of Concerned Scientists president explore new superconducting technology at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.
October 21, 2015 -
Science writers visit MIT’s fusion experiment
October 15, 2015 -
Abraham Bers, professor emeritus of electrical engineering, dies at 85
Bers, a longtime member of the MIT community, was expert in plasma physics.
September 16, 2015