Fusion
Sen. Kerry tours Alcator C-Mod tokamak
March 20, 2012
Project is at risk of being terminated due to proposed federal budget cuts.
Mass. Gov. Patrick, U.S. Reps. Capuano and Inslee visit Alcator C-Mod
March 14, 2012
Learn about fusion and its prospects as a green energy source
A model burster
March 2, 2012
Researchers find the first neutron star that bursts as predicted.
Mysterious electron acceleration explained
February 27, 2012
Computer simulation identifies source of aurora-causing high-speed electrons in space
Parker recognized for outstanding career contributions to fusion development
December 21, 2011
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering professor emeritus honored by Fusion Power Associates.
The new NSE strategy
November 29, 2011
Strengthens core, opens boundaries; seeks better integration of technical and societal issues.
Felix Parra returns to fusion program
September 12, 2011
2011 NSE Doctoral Research Expo
March 23, 2011
A step toward fusion power
December 2, 2010
MIT advance could help remove contaminants that slow fusion reactions, and may bring practical fusion power plants a bit closer to reality.
John Rice awarded IAEA Nuclear Fusion Prize
October 26, 2010
New project aims for fusion ignition
May 10, 2010
MIT-led Ignitor reactor could be the world’s first to reach major milestone, perhaps paving the way for eventual power production.
Also labeled: Energy, Nuclear science and engineering, Physics, Plasma, Plasma Science and Fusion Center
Congressman Markey visits Plasma Science and Fusion Center
February 8, 2010
Lawmaker observes experiments under way at campus facility
Also labeled: Energy, Plasma, Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Policy, Nuclear science and engineering
Levitating magnet brings space physics to fusion
January 25, 2010
Tests on a machine that mimics a planet’s magnetic field show that it may offer an ‘alternative path’ to taming nuclear fusion for power generation.
Porkolab to receive Maxwell Prize
October 23, 2009
Prof. Miklos Porkolab will receive the Maxwell Prize for Plasma Physics on November 4, during a meeting of the American Physical Society - Division of Plasma Physics.
PSFC collaborates on new Plasma Surface Interactions Center
October 13, 2009
The Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) has partnered with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the University of California, Berkeley to create a new center for the study of Plasma Surface Interactions (PSI).
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