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Energy that originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. This is distinct from a process called fusion where energy is released when atomic nuclei combine or fuse.

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March 28, 2013

US ITER is a strong contributor in plan to enhance international sharing of prime ITER real estate

By Lynne Degitz, US ITER
PPPL's Russell Feder, left, and David Johnson developed key features for a modular approach to housing the extensive diagnostic systems that will be installed on the ITER tokamak.

When the ITER experimental fusion reactor begins operation in the 2020s, over 40 diagnostic tools will provide essential data to researchers seeking to understand plasma behavior and optimize fusion performance.

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March 18, 2013

Major Milestone: PPPL completes first quadrant of the heart of the National Spherical Torus Experiment Upgrade

By John Greenwald
Mission accomplished: The completed first section of the NSTX-U center stack capped months of demanding preparations and close teamwork.
“If we had a script, I couldn’t think of a better outcome.” That’s how Ron Strykowsky, head of the NSTX Upgrade, described results for a critical stage of the project’s construction.
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March 14, 2013

Rajesh Maingi adds a new strategic dimension to fusion and plasma physics research

By John Greenwald
Rajesh Maingi

Physicist Rajesh Maingi remembers nearly everything. Results of experiments he did 20 years ago play back instantly in his mind, as do his credit card and bank account numbers.

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January 21, 2012, 9:30am
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