Applications open for the 2026 EUROfusion Engineering Grants
EUROfusion has opened applications for its 2026 Engineering Grants programme, supporting the education and development of a new generation of fusion engineers. These 2-year grants are aimed at young engineers with a Master and/or PhD degree working in or entering the EUROfusion programme. Around 14 grants are expected to be awarded. The grants support career […]
In memory of Maria Teresa Porfiri
Maria Teresa started working in the field of nuclear fusion in 1992, at the ENEA research center in Frascati. She graduated in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Roma La Sapienza. An expert in thermal-hydraulic models for accident analysis, with the increase of work for the NET project and then for ITER, she began a […]
Wendelstein 7-X sets World record for long plasma triple product
On May 22, 2025, the Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) stellarator achieved a world record for the triple product in long plasma discharges, a critical measure of fusion performance. With the support of EUROfusion, the European consortium for developing fusion energy, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) and partners across Europe and the […]
First successful post-diction of plasma profiles in an optimised stellarator
Fusion reactor needs to operate at very high temperatures and high enough densities of fuel to achieve its goal, produce energy. So, how can you predict the temperature and density profiles of a plasma confined in a stellarator? Well, you would need to start first by asking about the amount of heating power, (is the […]
Quantum Computing for Plasma Physics Satellite Meeting
Quantum computing has emerged as a promising solution for conducting computationally challenging problems much more efficiently, facilitating the native simulation of quantum effects and providing a fundamentally new perspective on computation. However, it must be tested on and applied to meaningful scientific and engineering challenges to demonstrate tangible benefits. In this direction, and as a […]
The quasi-continuous exhaust (QCE) regime development within the EUROfusion Work Package ”Tokamak Exploitation”: a good example of multi-machine stepladder approach
The Quasi-Continuous Exhaust (QCE) is a regime that is naturally free of type-I Edge Localised Modes (ELM). It combines the high density at the plasma edge needed for power exhaust with the high normalised energy confinement typical for H-mode operation. In the QCE regime large-scale ELMs are avoided and high-frequency, low-amplitude filaments are present leading […]
Applications open for the 2026 EUROfusion Bernard Bigot Researcher Grants
Applications are open for the 2026 EUROfusion Bernard Bigot Researcher Grants funding individual post-doctoral research projects for 2-years starting in 2026. The grant will contribute to the salaries, research and training activities of up to 9 outstanding early career researchers. For details, see the application documents, contact us at ERG26application@euro-fusion.org or join our information session […]
European labs lead the way: Europe’s fusion energy research in full swing
In a virtually unprecedented alignment of efforts, Europe’s major fusion research experiments have simultaneously entered a high-intensity experiment phase, showcasing Europe’s strong collaboration and leadership in the global quest to develop fusion as a sustainable energy source. Recent milestones, including JET’s record-breaking fusion power output and WEST’s record-setting plasma duration, underscore Europe’s cutting-edge technology and […]
On the path to tokamak burning plasma operation
Since the publication of Progress in the ITER Physics Basis in 2007, extensive studies have addressed major challenges in tokamak fusion plasma physics, with the International Tokamak Physics Activity (ITPA) playing an instrumental role in coordinating experimental, theoretical, and computational efforts. These findings are compiled into a special issue “on the path to tokamak burning […]