Heating the core of fusion reactors causes them to develop sheared rotation that can improve plasma performance.
New atomic transition found in xenon accurately calibrates neutral hydrogen density measurements in plasma experiments important in the pursuit of fusion energy.
Lithium walls open up access to new regimes for the fusion reactor.
Cutting-edge simulations provide an explanation for a mystery over half a century old.
Experimental turbulence model matches the magnetic field amplification seen within the remains of a supernova.
New models reveal the impact of competing processes on helium bubble formation in plasma-exposed tungsten.
Focusing of laser accelerated proton beams advances with a novel cone target design.
The reversed field pinch’s helical state reveals nonlinear physics of plasma self-organization.
Real time steering of microwave beams is used to suppress deleterious modes on DIII-D.
Studies of different fusion reactions have shown unexpected plasma behavior in inertial fusion implosions.
Recent experiments have confirmed the great potential of a novel plasma-material interface concept.
New findings indicate that ionized plasmas like those in neon lights and plasma TVs can be used to sterilize water, making it antimicrobial for as long as a week after treatment.
