Thomas Dupree, professor emeritus of nuclear science and engineering and physics, dies at 86
Highly regarded physicist was well-known for studying plasma turbulence in terms of coherent structures.
Highly regarded physicist was well-known for studying plasma turbulence in terms of coherent structures.
Ciara Sivels ’13 takes unusual path to a research career in nuclear engineering for national security.
Study identifies a transition in the strong nuclear force that illuminates the structure of a neutron star’s core.
A new graduate certificate offered through the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program will launch this fall.
Most materials have a fixed ability to conduct heat, but applying voltage to this thin film changes its thermal properties drastically.
Building devices to study fusion at the new (and highly controlled) “MIT Nucleus” makerspace generates enthusiasm — and a purple glow.
A new study suggests a path to more efficient error correction, which may help make quantum computers and sensors more practical.
Junior double major seeks to piece together puzzles of the universe, particle by particle.
An MIT team has devised a lithium metal anode that could improve the longevity and energy density of future batteries.
Researcher unravels the mystery of heat loss in turbulent fusion plasmas.
Wielding complex algorithms, nuclear science and engineering doctoral candidate Nestor Sepulveda spins out scenarios for combating climate change.
Method concentrates radionuclides in a small portion of a nuclear plant’s wastewater, allowing the rest to be recycled.
Nuclear science and engineering and physics met political science to illuminate a new path.
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.