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2005: IPP Summer University for Plasma Physics



26 - 30 September 2005 in Greifswald

The course will cover the main aspects of plasma physics with emphasis on nuclear fusion. The following lectures will be offered:

- basic plasma physics
- basics of nuclear fusion
- kinetic theory
- magneto-hydrodynamic equilibrium and stability
- concepts and optimization of tokamaks and stellarators
- tokamak and stellarator experiments
- plasma heating
- plasma diagnostics
- plasma wall interaction and wall materials
- Introduction to Industrial Plasma Applications
- Introduction to complex an dusty Plasmas
- computer simulation of plasmas
- safety and environmental aspects of fusion
- inertial fusion
- ITER and the next steps towards a reactor.

A script will be provided to all students at the begin of the summer university. A web-version can be accessed via the righthand menue. For publication in the public internet some lectures had to be omitted due to copyright reasons.

Besides visits are planned to the plasma physics laboratories at the University of Greifswald and to the Leibniz Institute of Low Temperature Plasma Physics. An evening lecture "The Plasma Universe" is open also to the public.

Conference venue is the Greifswald branch of the Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) where the stellarator experiment Wendelstein 7-X is being prepared. The Hanseatic town of Greifswald with the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University (EMAU) founded in 1456 is hosting more than 10000 students, a number which increased rapidly over the past few years. The presence of three plasma physics research institutes makes Greifswald unique, namely the Institute of Physics at the University with a long tradition in plasmas physics, the Leibniz Institute for Low Temperature Plasma Physics (INP) and the Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics. An International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) was established jointly by the University of Greifswald, IPP and INP. It provides an interdisciplinary graduate program combining plasma physics, fusion research, computational physics and surface science.

One goal of the Summer University is to promote an exchange of views among the coming generation of European scientists. An opportunity for discussions with lecturers and students will be provided between the session, in the evenings downtown Greifswald, and during an excursion to the Island of Ruegen.

The course is being held for European physics students who have passed their basic courses and have not yet started a doctoral (PhD) thesis. The lectures will be presented in English. Lecture notes will be provided to all students.The cost of accommodation will be covered by IPP and subsidies for food will be granted.Limited funds are available for travel expenses. The course is limited to 60 participants.

The deadline for applications is May 31, 2005. Required documents include a high school leaving certificate, evidence of basic physics study and a short curriculum vitae. Applicants will be notified as of mid July 2005.

Application
Christina Stahlberg

MPI für Plasmaphysik
Boltzmannstr. 2
D-85748 Garching
Tel. Germany / 089 / 3299-2232
Fax. Germany / 089 / 3299-2622

Scientific Programme
Hans-Werner Müller, Matthias Hirsch

Organisation
Beate Kemnitz, Christina Stahlberg

MPI für Plasmaphysik
Greifswald Branch
Wendelsteinstr. 1
D-17491 Greifswald
Tel.: Germany / 03834 / 88-1782

In case of questions, please feel free to contact us!