Department of Applied Physics

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.

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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鈥檚 degree program, we train a new generation of fusion engineers to propel the field of nuclear fusion into the future.

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August 29, 2024
Max Schelling Publishes Study on Cooling-Dependent Crystallization in Microgels in Soft Matter
Max Schelling, PhD student in the group of Janne-Mieke Meijer (Soft Matter and Biological Physics) published a manuscript that made it to the inside cover of...
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June 13, 2024
Studying impurities in plasmas for nuclear fusion
Sven Korving defends his PhD public summary at the Department of Applied Physics and Science 果冻传媒 on June 26th.
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Niek Lopes Cardozo: 鈥楴uclear fusion is no longer 30 years away鈥�
May 17, 2024
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Imaging for the mitigation of tokamak damage by plasma exhaust and runaway electrons
March 22, 2024
Nuclear fusion with a twist
November 29, 2023
Sharing fusion physics knowledge at a time of despair
October 4, 2023

Our Principle Investigators

Thomas Morgan

Liquid metal heat shields

The exhaust of a fusion reactor must endure the harshest conditions of any man made object. Our mission is develop liquid metal heat shields…

Roger Jaspers

Sensorics for fusion reactors

To contribute to the fusion聽development by introducing robust, reliable and simple diagnostic methods for the聽operation of a fusion reactor.

Niek Lopes Cardozo - Emeritus

Socio-economic aspects of the deployment of fusion energy

Fusion energy: Doable? Affordable? Desirable?聽

Josefine Proll

Turbulence in Fusion Plasmas

Turbulence is a major obstacle for building fusion reactors. We use theory and simulation to further our understanding of turbulence and…

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Associate Professor
(Part-time)

Josefine Proll

Assistant Professor

Kevin Verhaegh

Doctoral Candidate

Maikel Morren

Scientific Advisor

Guido Huijsmans

Associate Professor

Roger Jaspers

Assistant Professor
(Part-time)

Felix Warmer

Full Professor emeritus

Niek Lopes Cardozo

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Recent Publications

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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 鈥楩usion masters鈥� 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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