Support with term papers and presentations
We regularly receive enquiries from students who are preparing term papers, coursework, presentations or similar assignments on the subject of nuclear fusion and are looking for answers from our experts. We are delighted by the great interest in fusion research and are happy to provide information. However, as our time resources are limited, we have established guidelines for the support we offer.
These are our rules for term papers:
- Good preparation
We expect you to familiarise yourself with the topic of nuclear fusion first. You will find plenty of material on our website. We have compiled some important links to get you started below. - We answer your questions personally
If you need individual answers, i.e. if the literature research is not sufficient for you, please send us your questions in advance. We will then arrange a video call or telephone call with an expert. These calls are limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. We may bundle several enquiries into one call, which means that other students may also be present. Please note: we do not answer your questions in writing. - Your enquiry
For this purpose, we have provided a contact form with mandatory fields at the bottom of this page. For example, we want to know which school you attend, where it is located and what year you are in. - You can also visit us
If you are able to travel to one of our two locations – Garching near Munich and Greifswald – you can also find out more during a two-hour guided tour. Please register using the contact form for this purpose as well.
Material for your preparation
First introduction via short videos:
Fusion research with ASDEX Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-bUO1luw6o
Fusion research with Wendelstein 7-X:
https://youtu.be/51Hji5NfkdA?si=tgsDf2O-SV9zUyKE
Basic information is available in our brochure ‘Fusion Basics’:
https://www.ipp.mpg.de/986335/1_faltblatt
More material: You can find comprehensive information on our website https://www.ipp.mpg.de/en under the tab ‘Fusion as an energy source’.
Photos and graphics for your work can be downloaded here: https://www.ipp.mpg.de/pictures