Fields
Plasma Physics
Plasma physics studies ionized gases that make up most of the visible universe and power fusion energy research. It spans fundamental questions in astrophysics and the engineering challenge of confining hot plasmas for clean energy generation.
Details
- Avg Funding
- $680K
- Key Technologies
- TokamaksStellaratorsHigh-Power LasersMagnetohydrodynamic CodesThomson Scattering Diagnostics
- Subfields
- Magnetic Confinement FusionInertial Confinement FusionAstrophysical PlasmasLow-Temperature PlasmasPlasma Turbulence
- Top Institutions
- Princeton Plasma Physics LaboratoryMax Planck Institute for Plasma PhysicsMITCulham Centre for Fusion EnergyUniversity of Tokyo