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In depth: Plasma & fusion
In search of the black swans
Apr 1, 2009 14 comments Feature
The publish-or-perish ethic too often favours a narrow and conservative approach to scientific innovation. Mark Buchanan asks whether we are pushing revolutionary ideas to the margins
Another giant leap for mankind
Mar 2, 2009 1 comment Feature
The Moon has been neglected by space scientists and astronomers alike since the Apollo days, but now we want to go back. Paul D Spudis explains what motivates the new vision of lunar exploration
Web life: The Internet Plasma Physics Education Experience
Feb 2, 2009 Review
Explore the physics of fusion through interactive games on a simulated tokamak
Fusion ambassador
Feb 2, 2009
From boss of the CERN particle-physics lab to head of the UK’s fusion programme, Chris Llewellyn Smith has held some of the top jobs in physics. He talks to Michael Banks about his new roles in the ITER fusion project and a plan to help science in the Middle East
Reasons to be cheerful
Jan 5, 2009 3 comments Opinion
The economy may be in a nosedive but there is plenty to look forward to in science this year
...And now for the next 20 years
Oct 1, 2008 3 comments Feature
Six leading physicists peek into the future
The global-village pioneers
Oct 1, 2008 1 comment Feature
Paul Ginsparg, who founded the arXiv e-print archive, recounts the early days of the Web and looks at how it has changed scientific communication
Two decades and counting...
Oct 1, 2008 Feature
Opening this special issue marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of Physics World, Matin Durrani says that the magazine still has a vital role to play in the electronic age
Tessella gets to work on ITER's computer systems
Sep 12, 2008 Feature
Tessella is providing software services to the next-generation ITER fusion reactor being built in France. The UK-based firm’s fusion project manager, Richard Layne, explains how the company is building on its extensive experience supporting fusion research at the Joint European Torus
Industrial procurement in fusion
Sep 12, 2008 Feature
Dan Mistry outlines how industry can compete for valuable fusion contracts
Tritium–deuterium plasma puts the heat on ITER's first wall
Sep 12, 2008 1 comment Feature
The UK firm MG Sanders is developing tungsten tile modules that will soon be installed in the Joint European Torus, where the components will be evaluated for use in the ITER fusion reactor. Ian Warrington explains the challenges of developing a complex technology that can withstand the intense heat of nuclear fusion.
Fusion Symposium looks to ITER and beyond
Sep 12, 2008 Feature
Fusion researchers from around the world will gather in Germany next week to chart the way forward to commercial fusion reactors. Hamish Johnston surveys what will be on offer in Rostock
Lab architecture
Apr 1, 2008 1 comment Opinion
Robert P Crease looks at good and bad examples of lab design: do you agree with his choices?
