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A nuclear fusion reactor in which a magnetic field keeps charged, hot plasma moving in a doughnut-shaped vacuum container.

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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

“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.

March 14, 2013

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

By John Greenwald

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.

February 21, 2013

Scientists discuss progress toward magnetic fusion energy at 2013 AAAS annual meeting

Scientists participating in the worldwide effort to develop magnetic fusion energy for generating electricity gave progress reports to the 2013 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston. Speaking were physicists George "Hutch" Neilson of the U.S.

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January 9, 2012

PPPL to launch major upgrade of key fusion energy test facility

By John Greenwald

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