July 2025 | G. Bruhaug | Physics of Plasmas | Paper
We report on THz pulses with energy flux exceeding 2.5 J/sr and high directionality, generated from picosecond, joule laser irradiation of
microwires. The impact of wire diameter, length, and laser irradiation orientation is explored …
July 2025 | R.E. Groenewald | Physics of Plasmas | Paper
The field reversed configuration (FRC) has been a curious case in plasma physics research in that early MHD analysis suggested FRCs should be
grossly unstable, while experimental results contradicted that prediction
Scientists dreaming of fusion are no longer toiling in the shadows. They are being courted by governors, billionaires and tech behemoths eager to get in on the ground floor of what they see as a transformative, carbon-free fusion economy. TAE, for example, is so closely collaborating with Google on its work that the Silicon Valley tech giant has a virtual control room on its campus enabling it to engage with the fusion firm’s experiments.
Reuters Events and the Fusion Industry Association will host a robust conversation on the key challenges to commercializing fusion energy along with strategic solutions to overcome them. The one-hour virtual panel, which will include TAE Chief Growth Officer Jim McNiel, begins at 3:00pm BST / 10:00am EST. Attendees can register at the link and will have access to a replay following the virtual event.
June 2025 | A. Ivanov | Review of Scientific Instruments | Paper
The method of extracting inductance based on formulas has been widely used due to its simplicity and efficiency. The literature primarily
includes various formulas for inductance, which have been derived using different approximations.
TAE’s relationship with UC Irvine has been a critical cornerstone of the company’s development. From the earliest days, the university provided the company with credibility, resources, and an innovative ecosystem that enabled the company’s growth.
June 2025 | L. Steinhauer | Physics of Plasmas | Paper
A system for analyzing equilibria with fully kinetic ions is developed, aimed at understanding ion end-loss rates in field-reversed configurations. The method builds upon the constants of motion in energy-momentum phase space.
Since 2014, Google computer scientists have worked with engineers at TAE to use machine learning (a form of AI) to find the ideal settings for a fusion device.
Good Clean Energy is a podcast that tackles one of the most existential questions of our time: how to build a world with abundant, affordable, carbon-free electricity. TAE’s Jim McNiel dives into deep conversations with experts ranging from scientists to innovators to advocates about the challenges our current electricity systems face and updates on the race for gamechanging, clean ways to power our lives.