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Institute for Fusion Studies
Unversity of Texas/Austin
Austin, TX 78712-1060
United StatesDescription
The Institute for Fusion Studies
(IFS) is a national center for research in theoretical plasma
physics and controlled thermonuclear fusion. Its mandate is to
study magnetic plasma confinement, basic plasma processes and
related issues from the viewpoint of theoretical physics.
Particular emphasis is placed on fundamental issues of long range
significance. The IFS also serves as a center for fusion science
information exchange, nationally and internationally, by arranging
visitor programs, courses, conferences and workshops. As part of
this effort, it is the principal site in the United States for the
exchange activities of the U.S.-Japan Joint Institute for Fusion
Theory. The IFS has an extensive academic program, involving
students, usually as Graduate Research Assistants, and Postdoctoral
Fellows.
Mission
The institute mission conducts
research related to making nuclear fusion a practical energy
source. Research areas include plasma confinement and stability,
large-scale computing software, novel fusion technologies and
high-energy particle beam generation and
dynamics.