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Storm In A Cosmic Teacup: A New Paradigm For Understanding Plasma Turbulence

PhD candidate Lucio Milanese uncovers new fundamental mechanism in turbulence.

Radio-Frequency Wave Scattering Improves Fusion Simulations

By incorporating the scattering of RF waves into fusion simulations, MIT physicists improve heating and current drive predictions for fusion plasmas.

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Exploring The Bow Shock And Beyond

PhD student Rishabh Datta seeks to further understanding of astrophysical phenomena.

Seeing The Plasma Edge Of Fusion Experiments In New Ways With Artificial Intelligence

MIT researchers are testing a simplified turbulence theory’s ability to model complex plasma phenomena using a novel machine-learning technique.