Fusion research at IPP

The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) is concerned with investigating the principles underlying a power plant, which – like the sun – will produce energy from the fusion of light atomic nuclei.

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Highlights from nuclear fusion research at the Hannover Messe
From 31 March to 4 April 2025, the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) will be demonstrating technologies that are intended to pave the way to a fusion power plant in Hannover using models and interactive applications. Institute director Sibylle Günter will be discussing the topic of energy in an expert panel.
Milestone achieved in predicting turbulence in fusion plasmas
In a comprehensive experimental study, an international team of researchers has confirmed the calculations of a leading turbulence simulation code to an unprecedented degree.
Special guided tour ‘Inside ASDEX Upgrade’ in the Science Year Energy of the Future
A collaboration project between the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences.
US research initiative: IPP is a partner in developing reliable simulations for fusion power plants
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) is now a partner in a newly launched funding program of the US Department of Energy (DOE).
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ASDEX Upgrade

ASDEX Upgrade

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This film shows the main elements of the large-scale facility in 6:19 minutes and explains the basics of nuclear fusion research.

 
Wendelstein 7-X animated

Wendelstein 7-X animated

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This movie was completely animated from construction data and can therefore show the stellarator from completely new perspectives.
 
Assembly of Wendelstein 7-X

Assembly of Wendelstein 7-X

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The assembly of the Wendelstein 7-X fusion device from 2005 to 2014 comprised in a three-minutes time lapse film

Energy of the future.Fusion 2100

Energy of the future.
Fusion 2100

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Where does fusion research stand today? How will a fusion power plant work? An entertaining and informative account.

Visitors service – Guided tours at IPP

Visitors service – Guided tours at IPP

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Visitors by appointment are most welcome to the IPP in Garching and Greifswald.  
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Training in the scientific sector

IPP is dedicated to training outstanding young scientists, from providing practicals for undergraduates, then bachelor, master and PhD theses, to the presentation of comprehensive courses of graduate study.
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