"Breakthrough in Light Physics Enhances Fusion Plasma Heating"

Scientists at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have discovered that a photon's polarization is a topological property, which remains unchanged across different environments. This insight could lead to better methods for heating fusion plasma in tokamaks, potentially enhancing the efficiency of fusion energy generation. The findings also clarify the behavior of photons' angular momentum, contributing to a deeper theoretical understanding that could improve experimental approaches in fusion research.