JPP Q&A with Wonho Choe
Wonho Choe – Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) was recently appointed as an editorial board member of the Journal of Plasma Physics. To celebrate, Wonho participated in a Q&A with the Journal.

Wonho Choe – Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) was recently appointed as an editorial board member of the Journal of Plasma Physics. To celebrate, Wonho participated in a Q&A with the Journal.

Nuno F. G. Loureiro, Massachusetts Institute of Technology answers our questions about their work and Journal of Plasma Physics JPP: What are you currently working on that you’d like to tell us about?…

Seven studies describe progress thus far and challenges ahead for a revolutionary zero-emissions power source. Chandler, David L. “Validating the Physics behind the New MIT-Designed Fusion Experiment.”…

“JPP is proud to host this set of important papers, which lay out how to use state-of-the-art plasma physics science to design and engineer a fusion reactor experiment. Plasma physicists are part of a vibrant scientific community that is driven by technological advances. We are excited to be the platform chosen by the SPARC team for this set of important scientific publications. This reinforces a standard for the way in which new experiments can be proposed: in an open-access, peer-reviewed format."” – William Dorland

The possibility of generating clean energy from fusion has been a significant motivation for the study of plasma physics. The journey from early plasma confinement experiments to a fusion power plant has been arduous and more difficult than initially thought.

Fusion has long been considered the Holy Grail for sustainable power generation, and has promised to deliver clean, limitless, safe energy to the world. However, until now no fusion device has yet operated in breakeven conditions.

“I feel deeply honoured and I am looking forward to contributing to the important task of the Academy – to promote science and strengthen its role and influence in our society. It will also be interesting to exchange experiences and ideas with the other members,” Professor Tünde Fülöp, of the Division of Subatomic and Plasma Physics at Chalmers University of Technology, and editorial board member of the Journal of Plasma Physics

Professor Tünde Fülöp, of the Division of Subatomic and Plasma Physics at Chalmers University of Technology, the newly appointed editorial board member of the Journal of Plasma Physics, participates in a Q&A with the Journal.