Plasma stability calculations by fast rational approximation

June 2026 | C.K. Lau | Physics of Plasmas | Paper

The recently developed AAA (“adaptive Antoulas–Anderson,” pronounced as “triple-A”) algorithm, which rapidly produces an accurate rational approximation, is an extremely effective numerical technique for the plasma physics community….

Stability of High Beta Plasma Calculations by Monte Carlo Orbit Integration

November 2025 | C. Lau | APS DPP 2025 | Poster

CLAUS is a new non-variational eigenvalue solver, which is a modern implementation of the dispersion functional approach based on the Vlasov-Maxwell model and developed specifically for high-𝛽 plasmas with analytically intractable particle orbits.

Numerical study of FRC stabilization in C-2W with external actuators

November 2025 | R. Groenewald | APS DPP 2025 | Presentation

Overview of NORM (C-2W) Fusion Device –
NORM uses Neutral Beams and End-Biasing Systems to form and sustain either Mirror Plasmas or Field-Reversed
Configurations (FRCs) – see Roche et al., Nature Comm, 16, 3487 (2025) for NBI formed FRC report.

Magnetic feedback control of a Field Reversed Configuration

December 2025 | J.A. Romero | Nuclear Fusion | Paper

The Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) is a highly diamagnetic plasma confinement device used in nuclear fusion research. FRC’s exhibit an internal region of weak magnetic field with ideal conditions to reach the high temperature required to burn high Z aneutronic fuels …

The Field Reversed Configuration: A promising path to aneutronic fusion

November 2024 | J. Romero | HPC | Presentation

The FRC suits aneutronic fuels ideally. Norman confines FRC plasma in an accessible linear device. Feedback control maintains stable, steady-state plasma. Bayesian inference enables holistic data analysis. Machine learning accelerates commercial energy development.