Programme

The course covers the main aspects of plasma physics with emphasis on nuclear fusion: basics of plasma physics - kinetic theory and magneto- hydrodynamic description of a plasma – concepts and experimental results of tokamak and stellarator configurations – external heating and diagnostics of a fusion device – plasma wall interaction and material research – safety and environmental aspects of fusion – alternative fusion concepts – ITER and the next steps towards a reactor.

The course includes a tour of IPP's stellarator experiment Wendelstein 7-X.

The lectures are designed for physics and engineering students of European universities who have passed their bachelor courses and not yet decided their PhD topic.

Fee

The school fee is 50 Euro.The costs of accommodation and social events are covered by IPP. Travel costs are borne by the participants.

Application

The school is intended for a maximum of 65 participants.

Applications have to be done online by uploading the CV and evidence of undergraduate studies e.g. diploma or bachelor certificate.

Application deadline: 31 May 2024. 

For further information please download the information sheet or visit the IPP Summer University website: https://www.ipp.mpg.de/summeruni.