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New NSF funding for the MPRL

We have been awarded a new, 4-year grant from the NSF to support low temperature and dusty plasma research in the Magnetized Plasma Research Lab and to build a network of partners to support expanding plasma science.  This new project will not only allow us to continue to support run-time projects but we will be…Continue Reading New NSF funding for the MPRL

Call for next MPRL proposals

The MPRL is pleased to announce that we are ready to accept new collaborative user proposals for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. Please visit the External User link on these webpages for more information on how to prepare a white paper. If you have questions, please contact Prof. Edward Thomas, Jr. or Dr. Saikat…Continue Reading Call for next MPRL proposals

MPRL operations

The laboratory is back in operation and is welcoming new and continuing users. We have updated our application page and are ready to accept new applications for run-time during the 2021-2022 academic year….Continue Reading MPRL operations

Covid-19 and HVAC Renovation

Due to the combination of Covid-19 restrictions and construction in the Leach Science Center, the MDPX device was shut down from Dec., 2020 to Jun., 2021. We are pleased to announce that starting in early June, 2021 – we’ll begin the restart process. We hope to begin operations again by early July, 2021. Watch this…Continue Reading Covid-19 and HVAC Renovation