Unlocking the Secrets of the Vortex Rings: Paving the Way for Efficient Nuclear Fusion

Physics of nuclear fusion

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a model to better understand the formation of vortex rings, which could aid in the efficient compression of fuel for nuclear fusion and also in the mixing of post-shock fluids. This model is beneficial not only to fusion researchers, but also to engineers designing supersonic jet engines … Read more

A more efficient superconducting diode

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July 13, 2023• Physics 16, 122 A superconducting strip allows more superconducting current to flow in one direction than the other, resulting in a stronger diode effect than previous devices. A. Varambally, Y. Hou and H. Chi/MIT The new superconducting diode design consists of a superconducting stripe (blue) under a ferromagnetic insulator (orange). The magnetic … Read more