Topic
Plasma
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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.
February 28, 2020 -
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.
February 24, 2020 -
Analyce Hernandez: Uncloaking big mysteries
Junior double major seeks to piece together puzzles of the universe, particle by particle.
February 12, 2020 -
Nathan Howard wins Nuclear Fusion Award
Researcher unravels the mystery of heat loss in turbulent fusion plasmas.
January 29, 2020 -
Julian Picard: Chopping microwaves, sharpening instincts
MIT graduate student slices microwave pulses to test advanced accelerators.
August 12, 2019 -
MIT fusion collaboration receives renewed funding
Department of Energy funds Plasma Science and Fusion Center to advance fusion studies on the world’s largest stellarator.
September 4, 2018 -
Fine-tuning fusion
Postdoc Theresa Wilks finds home on the west coast, helming an MIT collaboration with the DIII-D tokamak fusion reactor.
April 9, 2018 -
Zach Hartwig: Applying diverse skills in pursuit of a fusion breakthrough
Newly-appointed Assistant Professor Zach Hartwig's mission is to use nuclear technology to benefit society and the environment.
May 22, 2017 -
Fusing theory and practice
Grad student Libby Tolman melds the elegance of theoretical physics with practical applications of nuclear science.
November 14, 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 -
Inspiring the next generation of nuclear engineers
Nuclear science and engineering community leads “Science on Saturday” outreach at MIT.
December 17, 2015 -
Students advancing a future with carbon-free fusion
PhD candidates Adam Kuang and Alex Creely are thriving after their first year at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center.
June 17, 2015 -
Stoking a passion for science with tales of plasma research
MIT Lincoln Laboratory's John Nwagbaraocha discusses his love of science, plasma, and popular culture with local high school students.
May 13, 2015 -
MIT fusion research paper earns Nuclear Fusion Journal Award
January 9, 2014 -
Petrasso receives Edward Teller Medal
September 24, 2013 -
Lawmakers visit MIT’s Alcator C-Mod tokamak
May 16, 2013 -
Temkin named IEEE Plasma Science and Applications Award winner
Richard J. Temkin cited for contributions to the field of high power gyrotrons and their applications
March 1, 2013 -
Lawmakers focus on MIT fusion research
Three Congressmen visited the Plasma Science and Fusion Center last week.
February 5, 2013 -
MIT, Columbia Engineering in new joint project to explore space weather
Receive a $1.2 million, three-year grant from the National Science Foundation.
July 26, 2012
