To decarbonize the chemical industry, electrify it

Researchers urge industry and the research community to explore electrification pathways to reduce chemical industry emissions.

Kelley Travers | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Jan. 31, 2023 ~8 min

International team observes innermost structure of quasar jet

New observations show the deepest parts of the quasar's plasma jet in a project led by MIT Haystack Observatory.

Nancy Wolfe Kotary | MIT Haystack Observatory • mit
Nov. 22, 2022 ~8 min


Evan Leppink: Seeking a way to better stabilize the fusion environment

In a residency supported by the Department of Energy, the MIT PhD candidate will explore the high-field side of the DIII-D tokamak.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
June 15, 2022 ~5 min

How the universe got its magnetic field

By studying the dynamics of plasma turbulence, MIT researchers are helping to solve one of the mysteries of the origins of cosmological magnetic fields.

Martin Greenwald | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
May 25, 2022 ~8 min

Revisiting a quantum past for a fusion future

Principal Research Scientist Abhay Ram circles back to his graduate school studies for a new initiative combining classical physics and quantum computing.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
June 23, 2021 ~7 min

Storm in a cosmic teacup: A new paradigm for understanding plasma turbulence

PhD candidate Lucio Milanese uncovers new fundamental mechanism in turbulence.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
Jan. 12, 2021 ~9 min

Fine-tuning fusion | MIT News

Postdoc Theresa Wilks finds home on the west coast, helming an MIT collaboration with the DIII-D tokamak fusion reactor.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
April 9, 2018 ~5 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


Fusing theory and practice | MIT News

Grad student Libby Tolman melds the elegance of theoretical physics with practical applications of nuclear science.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
Nov. 14, 2016 ~5 min

Nuno Loureiro: A theorist seeks the elusive fundamentals of magnetic reconnection | MIT News

Peter Dunn | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
May 12, 2016 ~5 min

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