On May 22, the latest experimental campaign concluded at the world’s most powerful nuclear fusion device of the stellarator type. Through collaboration between researchers from Europe and the USA, Wendelstein 7-X achieved, among other milestones, a world record in a key parameter of fusion physics: the triple product. This value now exceeds previous tokamak records for long plasma durations.

About 130 physicists, engineers and industry representatives are gathering this week to discuss the latest progress in the use of radio-frequency waves in plasmas. The international conference, taking place from 19 to 22 May 2025 at Schloss Hohenkammer near Munich, is hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP).

From 31 March to 4 April 2025, the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) will be demonstrating technologies that are intended to pave the way to a fusion power plant in Hannover using models and interactive applications. Institute director Sibylle Günter will be discussing the topic of energy in an expert panel.

In a comprehensive experimental study, an international team of researchers has confirmed the calculations of a leading turbulence simulation code to an unprecedented degree.

IPP is dedicated to training outstanding young scientists, from providing practicals for undergraduates, then bachelor, master and PhD theses, to the presentation of comprehensive courses of graduate study.