Graduate and undergraduate students worked long hours to complete Pegasus on time and under budget. (59K JPG)

Research Highlight

The Pegasus Plasma Experiment is a new fusion energy science research project in the Department of Engineering Physics. Researchers are studying high temperature plasmas (ionized gases) for applications to the development of fusion energy.

The Pegasus research team is somewhat unique in the fusion research community in its heavy reliance on student researchers who organize and execute all critical phases of the program. During the design and construction phase, the team consisted of Fonck, four academic staff scientists and technicians, three graduate students, and 20 undergraduate students from several academic departments. Student researchers covered responsibilities in all phases of design, analysis, and construction. Students will also perform experiments on the device, develop diagnostics and continue to further develop the facility. Fonck says national and international visitors from the plasma science research community have been impressed with the students' achievements.

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