On February 28, 2011 we ventured to MIT and visited the Alcator C Mod which is currently being utilized as a research tool by the Department of Energy. During our visit we had the opportunity to listen to some presentations regarding the physics of plasma, the Alcator C Mod, and of course its application to the environment. The design of the Alcator C Mod is quite interesting; a donut shaped, plasma filled device which is vital because it enables the particles to circulate creating fusion.
The hope of the Alcator C Mod is that one day it will be able to create energy and offer a renewable energy source. The Alcator C Mod was actually a lot larger than I initially thought it would be. The MIT students and professors really seemed captivated and dedicated to their work with the Alcator C Mod, which was nice to see. I am curious to see what the capabilities of the Alcator C Mod will be in the near future!