History of the Plasma Physics Library: Growth by Decade (1960-current)

History of the Harold P. Furth Plasma Physics Library

From its early inception, the Plasma Physics Library supported through its resources, the University Library's resources and its services, the laboratory's mission and vision.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a Collaborative National Center for plasma and fusion science. Its primary mission is to develop the scientific understanding and the key innovations which will lead to an attractive fusion energy source.

Associated missions include conducting world-class research along the broad frontier of plasma science and providing the highest quality of scientific education. The vision of the laboratory is to create the innovations which will make fusion power a practical reality.