Plasma Physics & Compact Fusion Energy Generation Lab
Investigating plasma physics and compact fusion concepts to advance clean, abundant energy generation for remote and austere applications.
Research Mission
The Plasma Physics & Compact Fusion Energy Generation Lab investigates plasma physics phenomena and compact fusion energy concepts — advancing the scientific understanding of plasma confinement, heating, and stability needed to develop practical fusion energy systems. The lab conducts plasma experiments, develops magnetohydrodynamic models, and evaluates compact fusion reactor concepts that could provide clean, abundant energy for remote operations, disaster response, and communities without reliable grid access.
Key Research Functions
Plasma Research
Conducting plasma physics experiments that characterize confinement, heating, and stability in compact magnetic configurations — advancing the understanding of plasma behavior needed to design practical fusion energy systems.
Fusion Concept Evaluation
Evaluating compact fusion reactor concepts — tokamaks, stellarators, field-reversed configurations, and inertial confinement approaches — assessing their technical maturity, engineering challenges, and potential for near-term deployment.
Remote Power Applications
Investigating the application of compact fusion energy to remote and austere power supply — developing the operational concepts and engineering requirements for fusion power systems that could provide reliable energy in disaster response and off-grid contexts.
Research Capabilities
Directorate of Advanced Research & Applied Sciences
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