Princeton scientists develop an AI model predicting and avoiding plasma instabilities in nuclear fusion, 300ms ahead, potentially solving a major obstacle in fusion energy development.

Scientists from Princeton University and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have developed an AI model that predicts and avoids plasma instabilities in nuclear fusion. The model, trained on past experimental data, can forecast potential plasma issues 300 milliseconds ahead of time. By keeping the plasma stable within strong magnetic fields, the AI model could help solve a significant obstacle in developing fusion energy, which offers a virtually limitless, clean energy source.

February 21, 2024
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