Plasma Physics & Fusion
Simulating the stars: Achieving stable plasma confinement through Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD).
Image: MPI für Plasmaphysik, Torsten Bräuer
Mastering 150 Million Degrees Celsius
Nuclear fusion is the ultimate challenge in fluid dynamics and electromagnetism. To realize the promise of clean, limitless energy, we provide the computational backbone for ITER and other tokamak/stellarator projects, resolving the non-linear instabilities of plasma in real-time.
ITER Fusion States
Modeling the core and edge plasma behavior in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. Resolving turbulence and heat transport across magnetic field lines.
- Gyrokinetic simulation (GKW)
- Edge Localized Mode (ELM) control modeling
Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
Achieving stable plasma confinement by solving the macroscopic equations of electrically conducting fluids. Critical for predicting and preventing sudden disruptions.
- Non-linear 3D MHD solvers
- Equilibrium and stability analysis
Fusion Logic: Parameter -> Computation -> Stable Burn
| Simulation Goal | Computational Action | Engineering ROI |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Confinement | Solving the Grad-Shafranov equation for field equilibrium. | Optimal Stellarator Geometry |
| Disruption Prediction | Real-time AI surrogates trained on multi-petabyte JET data. | Safe Reactor Shutdown Protocols |
| Wall Interactions | Kinetic modeling of neutral particle recycling at the divertor. | Extended Component Lifetime |
Voices from the Field
Researchers and engineers working at the forefront of fusion energy share their insights in recent interviews:
Arne Kallenbach & Hartmut Zohm
Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, Garching
Looking back on three decades of fusion research at the ASDEX Upgrade tokamak.
Watch interviewPietro Barabaschi
Director-General, ITER Organization
On why an open fusion ecosystem of public and private players strengthens the field.
Read interviewBrendan Tracey
Google DeepMind, Fusion Team Lead
On using AI and the open-source TORAX simulator to accelerate tokamak plasma control.
Read articleDevon Battaglia
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
On how AI-driven plasma simulation is already saving engineering time in SPARC's development.
Read articleInstitutes Defining the Fusion Future
Malgukke solutions are architected to meet the data throughput needs of the world's leading fusion centers: