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.
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.
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High-performance scientific computing
Developing and applying tools for high-fidelity, multi-physics modelling of future fusion energy systems.
Design verification and experimental validation
Assessing physics properties of new stellarator designs and collaborations with major international fusion facilities.
Algorithms and applications
Applying novel algorithms to develop advanced simulation capabilities for plasma processes in complex geometry.
Forwards modeling and digital twins
Accelerating diagnostic design and optimisation with synthetic diagnostics, device and sensor digital twinning.
<aside> 💡 The book is now available @ https://epubs.siam.org/doi/10.1137/1.9781611978223
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This interdisciplinary book provides the first modern introduction to stellarator theory. The text covers modelling of magnetic fields, symmetries and optimisation for fusion device design, aiming to provide an accessible introduction to the critical open questions in stellarator physics and serves as a rich source of domain applications particularly for mathematicians and computer scientists. We believe that this may be the first multi-author book in fusion/plasma physics with all women authors.
You can also download a free copy here.
Working with co-authors (L.M. Imbert-Gerard and E. Paul) at the University of Arizona in July 2023.
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