The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), roughly four miles out from campus, is a national lab run by the Department of Energy and yet remains a relatively elusive branch of Princeton’s research centers. The PPPL focuses on using plasma, often called “the fourth state of matter,” to tackle the world’s toughest science and technology challenges. In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Noelle Kim sits down with Maxwell Rosen, third year Ph.D. student in the Princeton Plasma Physics Program, who focuses on the gyrokinetics of high-field magnetic mirrors. Listen in on this exclusive interview to learn more about Maxwell’s notable work and the overarching goals of the PPPL!

This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 148th board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with the Insights newsletter.

For more information about Maxwell’s research, feel free to visit the page linked below.

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https://www.maxwell-rosen.com/

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Written and Hosted by Noelle Kim

Edited and Sound Engineered by Lina Kim

Transcript by Lina Kim

Produced by Lina Kim, Aanya Kasera, and Senna Aldoubosh

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