IPP Summer University for Plasma Physics and Fusion Research

Programme
The course covers the main aspects of plasma physics with emphasis on nuclear fusion:

• basics of plasma physics and nuclear fusion
• kinetic and magneto-hydrodynamic description of a plasma
• concepts and experimental results of tokamak and stellarator configurations
• plasma heating and diagnostics
• plasma-wall interaction and materials research
• Computational methods in plasma physics
• safety and environmental aspects of fusion
• ITER and the next steps towards a reactor

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

One of the goals of the Summer University is to promote an exchange of views among the coming generation of scientists. Opportunities for discussions with lecturers and students are provided between the sessions, during the reception and the excursion.

The venue of the Summer University is the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Garching. Here the tokamak experiment ASDEX Upgrade is operating. During the course a tour of ASDEX Upgrade and laboratories is offered.

Application and Fee
Applications must be submitted online and must include a certificate of undergraduate studies (e.g. diploma or bachelor) and a CV. Grades of university exams already passed must be reported either in the certificates or in the CV. If the certificates are not already in English or German, the applicant is required to provide a (non-official) translation.

The school is intended for a maximum of 60 participants, and the selection is done on the basis of the above mentioned documents..

The costs of accommodation and social events are covered by IPP.
Travel must be organized and paid by the participants. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
The selected applicants have to pay the non-refundable participation fee of 50 Euros by bank transfer or Paypal.

Application deadline: 31 May 2025