Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion
We work on selected, pressing problems of nuclear fusion energy by coming up with innovative solutions, ranging from turbulence optimization to liquid wall concepts.
We tackle challenges of fusion energy by unleashing the creative minds of our students
Nuclear fusion, probably the most daunting scientific and technological challenge mankind has ever taken on, might one day provide humanity with a clean, safe and virtually unlimited energy source. Motivated by this potential, we set out to tackle some of its most important challenges. Our researchers address these from different angles, utilizing the wide variety of tools that theory, numerical models and experiments grant us. Through our Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion master’s degree program, we train a new generation of fusion engineers to propel the field of nuclear fusion into the future.
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9 staff positions for female candidates in the Department of Applied Physics
All positions are open from May 15, 2019, and are open only to female candidates in the framework of the new Irène Curie Fellowship program of TU/e. Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt, and continue until the positions are filled, with the last date for applications being November 15, 2019.
Please check out the TU/e Vacancies page for further opportunities within our group.
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S. Pamela,G. Huijsmans,A.J. Thornton,A. Kirk,S.F. Smith,M. Hoelzl,T. Eich
A wall-aligned grid generator for non-linear simulations of MHD instabilities in tokamak plasmas
Computer Physics Communications (2019) -
W.Q. Chen,X.Z. Xiao,B. Pang,S.S. Si,Y.Z. Jia,B. Xu,T.W. Morgan,W. Liu,Y.L. Chiu
Irradiation hardening induced by blistering in tungsten due to low-energy high flux hydrogen plasma exposure
Journal of Nuclear Materials (2019) -
D. Terentyev,L. Tanure,A. Bakaeva,A. Dubinko,V. Nikolić,J. Riesch,K. Verbeken,S. Lebediev,E.E. Zhurkin
Micromechanical and microstructural properties of tungsten fibers in the as-produced and annealed state
International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials (2019) -
R. Perillo,G.R.A. Akkermans,I.G.J. Classen,W.A.J. Vijvers,R. Chandra,K. Jesko,Sven Korving,J.W.M. Vernimmen,M.R. de Baar
Experimental evidence of enhanced recombination of a hydrogen plasma induced by nitrogen seeding in linear device Magnum-PSI
Nuclear Materials and Energy (2019) -
H.J.N. van Eck,G.R.A. Akkermans,S. Alonso van der Westen,D.U.B. Aussems,M. van Berkel,S. Brons,I.G.J. Classen,H.J. van der Meiden,T.W. Morgan,M.J. van de Pol
High-fluence and high-flux performance characteristics of the superconducting Magnum-PSI linear plasma facility
Fusion Engineering and Design (2019)
Education
Learn about our unique Master Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion
This program is interdisciplinary, bringing together the departments of Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Moreover, the international development of fusion is done in worldwide collaboration and during their studies students participate in international teams, often in large research centres.
The MSc program aims at delivering engineers who are at home in an international, multidisciplinary environment, have been trained to work in goal-oriented projects and have a good sense for the socio-economical aspects of the their work. With these characteristics, the ‘Fusion masters’ will qualify for a career in a wide range of high-tech industries, as well as of course for the field of fusion energy.
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Department of Applied PhysicsP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
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Flux, room 5.105Groene Loper5612 AP EindhovenNetherlands -
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