Colloquium Schedule

Spring 2025

The National Spherical Torus Experiment Upgrade – Advancing the Physics of Fusion Energy

Manjit Kaur, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Friday, February 7, at 12:45

Controlled nuclear fusion holds the promise of supplying nearly limitless energy to satisfy mankind’s electricity needs. At the heart of a nuclear fusion reactor occurs the same process that powers our Sun. In this talk, I will provide a simplified overview of several decades of nuclear fusion research in the United States, highlighting the significant advancements in plasma physics which are crucial for achieving controlled nuclear fusion. I will mention the unique capabilities of the upcoming National Spherical Torus Experiment Upgrade (NSTX-U) at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and discuss how those capabilities make NSTX-U a unique testbed for next generation science and technology related fusion research.