Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a research facility in New Jersey focused on understanding plasma, the fourth state of matter, which consists of charged particles. It plays a crucial role in developing fusion energy, a potential source of abundant and clean energy. Scientists at PPPL study how plasmas behave and aim to replicate the processes that power the sun. The lab collaborates with national and international institutions, contributing to advancements in fusion technology and plasma physics, which have applications beyond energy, including medical imaging and materials science.