The overarching motivation of our research is to develop predictive understanding of complex, nonlinear magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) phenomena and apply these insights to develop reduced physics models, inform design criteria and enable the deployment of fusion as an energy technology. We also work with a cross-institutional team of collaborators to develop and maintain a Julia ecosystem of scalable, high-performance numerical tools for solving a variety of problems in fusion-relevant settings.
What we do.
We are leaders in the development and application of high-fidelity numerical simulations of fusion plasmas to validate design, explain experimental observations and pursue discovery-driven science.
We use these insights to inform the development of design criteria for next-generation devices and develop efficient reduced physics models for fusion plasma optimisation.
We develop fundamental plasma physics theory using multi-scale methods and dynamical systems theory to unravel the complexity of macroscopic plasma physics in the strongly nonlinear regime.
We are always busy and keen to try new ideas! Here are some projects that we’re excited about right now.
- High-performance scientific computing
- Design verification and experimental validation
- Algorithms and applications
Developing and applying tools for high-fidelity, multi-physics modelling of future fusion energy systems.
Assessing physics properties of new stellarator designs and collaborations with major international fusion facilities.
Applying novel algorithms to develop advanced simulation capabilities for plasma processes in complex geometry.
An Introduction to Stellarators
Now available from SIAM Publishing!
This self-contained book is the first to provide readers with an introduction to mathematical foundations and modeling of stellarator design. It covers the fundamental theoretical building blocks of magnetic fields modeling, some of the associated challenges, and the main concepts behind optimization for the design of stellarators. The book is divided into two parts, with Part I providing a general introduction to the stellarator concept and Part II describing mathematical models and numerical methods commonly used in stellarator design.