Study sheds light on turbulence in astrophysical plasmas | MIT News

Theoretical analysis uncovers new mechanisms in plasma turbulence.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 1, 2017 ~7 min

3 Questions: Robert Granetz on fusion research | MIT News

MIT research scientist is exploring how machine learning can predict and prevent disruptions in reactors.

Francesca McCaffrey | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Oct. 10, 2017 ~6 min


Alex Creely: Bridging the simulation vs. reality gap | MIT News

Nuclear science and engineering graduate student receives Department of Energy Innovation Award for his work on plasma turbulence.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
Sept. 29, 2017 ~5 min

Measuring depths, scaling heights | MIT News

When not climbing mountains, nuclear science and engineering PhD candidate Leigh Ann Kesler tracks erosion inside fusion reactor containment chambers.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
Aug. 31, 2017 ~8 min

Fusion heating gets a boost | MIT News

The Plasma Science and Fusion Center explores a new recipe for heating plasma.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
Aug. 21, 2017 ~5 min

Probing the magnetic universe | MIT News

Nuclear Science and Engineering Associate Professor Nuno Loureiro ponders the origins of magnetic fields.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
June 23, 2017 ~4 min

Zach Hartwig: Applying diverse skills in pursuit of a fusion breakthrough | MIT News

Newly-appointed Assistant Professor Zach Hartwig's mission is to use nuclear technology to benefit society and the environment.

Peter Dunn | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
May 22, 2017 ~6 min

Monica Pham: Advancing nuclear power and empowering girls | MIT News

Sophomore researches fusion energy and promotes STEM opportunities for young women.

Leda Zimmerman | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
April 21, 2017 ~5 min


Julien Barber: Protecting magnets and the environment | MIT News

Master's candidate explores ways to cool high-temperature superconductors used in fusion research.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
March 27, 2017 ~6 min

A showcase of nuclear science and engineering at MIT | MIT News

Nuclear Science and Engineering Expo provides an opportunity for prospective grad students and the MIT community to learn about department research.

Alex Creely | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
March 24, 2017 ~6 min

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