Electromagnetic waves are used to internally identify turbulent magnetic fluctuations in 100-million-degree fusion plasmas.
State-of-the-art X-ray techniques found hidden damage in neutron irradiated silicon carbide, a possible structural material for future fusion reactors.
New measurements show that fast flows in a tokamak plasma help remove and prevent impurities.
New concept would deliver continuous electricity while reducing cost and risk.
Measurements and modeling demonstrate that perturbations to the magnetic field in a tokamak fusion plasma can suppress high-energy runaway electrons.
New research indicates reversing the conventional shape of plasmas could help with fusion reactor operation.
DIII-D researchers create barriers to separate core heat from the cooler edge of a tokamak
New simulations show diamond shells can cool plasmas more efficiently and prevent runaway electrons
Extreme-scale turbulence simulation and AI discover a formula to predict the crucial exhaust heat-load width in future tokamak fusion reactors.
Researchers use a supercomputer to understand the mysterious “isotope effect” for better fusion reactors.
Researchers address the challenge of integrating the hot core and the cooler edge of a fusion plasma.
