Theory Group in IFS

The Institute for Fusion Studies is a national center of excellence engaged in both theoretical and experimental research.

The Theory Group conducts research in theoretical plasma physics and fusion energy science, with studies of magnetic plasma confinement as well as fusion-relevant basic plasma topics. Particular emphasis is placed on fundamental issues of long-range significance. The theory research being pursued at IFS is diverse, including plasma macro-stability, plasma turbulence and anomalous transport, energetic particle physics, plasma-boundary interactions, and nonlinear plasma dynamics. Numerical simulations are instrumental in most IFS research.

Core Faculty

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Francois Waelbroeck

  • Research Professor
  • Director, Institute for Fusion Studies
  • Physics
Building: PMA
Room Number:11.222
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Richard Fitzpatrick

  • Professor
  • Director, Institute for Fusion Studies
  • Physics
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Philip Morrison

  • Professor
  • Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation Professorship
  • Physics
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Anna Tenerani

  • Assistant Professor
  • Physics