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September 2
- New Fusion Reactor Design Promises Unprecedented Plasma Stability➀ Novatron introduces an innovative axisymmetric tandem mirror (ATM) technology that combines magnetic mirrors and biconic cusps for stable plasma confinement. ➁ The ATM design addresses traditional magnetic mirror issues like plasma escape and poor confinement time. ➂ Extensive computer simulations using the WarpX platform have validated the stability and improved energy confinement time by a factor of 100. ➃ Novatron plans to develop its fusion concept in four stages, aiming for a commercial fusion power plant.
August 19
- New States of Matter Unveiled in Quantum Flatland Discovery➀ Researchers at Georgia State University have discovered novel states of matter in a two-dimensional system under extreme conditions of near absolute zero temperatures and intense magnetic fields. ➁ The team observed the fractional quantum Hall effect (FQHE) and found that FQHE states split and intersect in new ways when a supplementary current is applied. ➂ This discovery challenges existing theories and has potential implications for quantum computing and materials science.
August 18
- Teenager Successfully Achieves Plasma in Self-Built Nuclear Fusion Reactor➀ 17-year-old Cesare Mencarini developed a small nuclear fusion reactor as part of his A-Levels, aiming to generate neutrons for his Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). ➁ The reactor, built in a school environment, achieved plasma and was showcased at the Cambridge Science Festival. ➂ Mencarini plans to pursue a degree in engineering and aims to work at the University of Bristol’s Interface and Analysis Centre.