Astrophysical shock phenomena reproduced in the laboratory
Lab-scale experiment could help scientists understand interstellar and galactic-scale smashups.
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Anne White named head of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Fusion energy and turbulence modeling expert will succeed Dennis Whyte.
3Q: Yet-Ming Chiang on reopening the case of cold fusion
The materials science and engineering professor is part of a multi-institution effort to investigate the possibility of cold fusion in a scientifically rigorous way.
Steering fusion’s “D-turn”
Research scientist Alessandro Marinoni shows that reversing traditional plasma shaping provides greater stability for fusion reactions.
Top collegiate inventors awarded 2019 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students recognized for revolutionary solutions to women’s health, food waste, transportation, and mobility and communication for people with disabilities.
Entrepreneur Vinod Khosla: “Focus on the consequences of success”
In David Rose Lecture, Sun Microsystems co-founder urges bold plans to address global challenges.
Plasma Science and Fusion Center leads new Center of Excellence
Award will support educational and research efforts in high-energy-density physics at MIT and four academic research partners.
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From summer research program to PhD dissertation
Graduate student Raspberry Simpson’s scientific journey approaches fruition.
Surprising electronic disorder in a copper oxide-based ceramic
MIT researchers use resonant X-ray scattering measurements to reveal unexpected “Wigner glass” in desirable superconducting material.
Kevin Woller: From student to mentor
Research scientist gives back by passing along the nuts and bolts of plasma research.
MIT continues progress toward practical fusion energy
In series of talks, researchers describe major effort to address climate change through carbon-free power.
Enhanced NMR reveals chemical structures in a fraction of the time
Technique could yield insights into complex proteins involved in Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
Tapping the MIT talent pool for the future of fusion
Excitement is rising in the push to get zero-carbon energy on the grid.
Nuno Loureiro: Understanding turbulence in plasmas
Theoretical physicist's focus on the complexity of plasma turbulence could pay dividends in fusion energy.
Eva Lisowski: Pushing the limits
Nuclear science and engineering major and ROTC cadet studies and trains hard for a future of national service.