Tag: Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion
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Louise Willingale receives DOE funding for High-Energy-Density plasma research
The ECE and NERS associate professor will lead a study on how to accelerate high-energy electron beams and generate high-energy photons using laser pulses as a potential probe for high-pressure and temperature conditions similar to those found in stars or during nuclear fusion.
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New ZEUS outreach initiative aims to increase access and engagement
Carolyn Kuranz will lead the National Science Foundation-sponsored project to develop inclusive educational programming and interactive exhibits.
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NERS astrophysics center hosts high-energy-density physics summer school
Participants learned about the foundational principles and advanced concepts of high-energy-density physics from U-M faculty.
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Detailed picture of electron acceleration captured in one shot
Results can help maximize electron energy gain for quantum mechanics experiments or practical applications in medicine or industry.
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NERS to support U-M, Los Alamos National Laboratory collaboration
Professors Brendan Kochunas, Brian Kiedrowki, and Carolyn Kuranz are all collaborators on the project.
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Fastest Path launches Global Fusion Forum
The new online platform aims to facilitate meaningful engagement between fusion technology developers and communities worldwide.
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Julian Kinney receives Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship
The National Nuclear Security Administration funds the fellowship to train scientists vital to meeting U.S. workforce needs in advanced science and engineering.
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Trevor Johannes Smith receives Best Poster Award at SSAP Symposium
Trevor’s research centers on examining plasmas generated on the surface of high-current transmission lines on pulsed-power accelerators.
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Isaac Sarbacker honored by Michigan Engineering
The Engineering Physics student was given a Leaders & Honors Award for his outstanding achievements and academic excellence.
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Roxanne Walker honored with Towner Prize from Michigan Engineering
The award reflects Roxanne’s exceptional academic performance, active participation in research, and leadership qualities.
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Remembering Dr. Juliusz Kruszelnicki: A Brilliant Mind, Mentor, and Friend
Honoring the legacy of an exceptional nuclear engineer and plasma scientist.
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Carolyn Kuranz assumes role of Vice Chair, Karl Krushelnick as Past Chair in the Division of Plasma Physics Executive Committee
The objective of the division is the advancement and dissemination of the knowledge, understanding, and applications of plasmas—assemblages of charged particles of natural and laboratory origin.
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Ronald Gilgenbach: A Legacy of Innovation and Dedication in Nuclear Engineering
Prof. Gilgenbach retired from active faculty status at the beginning of 2024.
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Graduate students Carolina Vazquez and Sebastian Lecha explore community engagement in fusion and fission spaces
Vazquez and Lecha are actively involved in policy-relevant research, exploring community engagement in fusion and fission spaces.
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Meet the professors with dry appointments at NERS
Mark Kushner, Rebecca K. Lindsey, Martha Matuszak, and Louise Willingale offer substainial expertise in plasma science, chemical physics, radiation oncology, and intense laser-plasma interactions.