Swiss Plasma Center
Interior of the TCV tokamak. © A. Herzog, EPFL
The Swiss Plasma Center is one of the world’s leading fusion research laboratories.
Fusion is based on the principle that powers the Sun and it has the potential to provide a solution to humanity’s energy problem.
Through a wide range of research programs, all connected to education and training at different levels, we work to advance our understanding of the physics of plasmas and develop fusion as an energy source.
SPC Research Lines
Research
The Swiss Plasma Center conducts a comprehensive research programme organised in six research lines: Plasma Theory, Basic Plasma Physics, TCV Tokamak Physics, International Collaborations, Superconductivity for Fusion, and Plasma Applications
Education
The Swiss Plasma Center is committed to preparing the next generations of fusion scientists and engineers. We provide education in Physics for students of all levels (Bachelor, Master and Doctoral School) and various sections. We are continuously training around 40 PhD students.
Outreach
The Swiss Plasma Center conducts a variety of outreach initiatives, encompassing visits of the Center, conferences given on-site or outside, as well as the publication of printed or electronic documents for the general public
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The last 5 papers of the Swiss Plasma Center
Investigations on Caesium Dispersion and Molybdenum Coating on SPIDER Components
Materials. 2023-01-01. Vol. 16, num. 1, p. 206. DOI : 10.3390/ma16010206.Optimization of X-mode electron cyclotron current drive in high-electron-temperature plasma in the EAST tokamak
Plasma Science & Technology. 2023-02-01. Vol. 25, num. 2, p. 025105. DOI : 10.1088/2058-6272/ac910e.Model-based impurity emission front control using deuterium fueling and nitrogen seeding in TCV
Nuclear Fusion. 2023-02-01. Vol. 63, num. 2, p. 026006. DOI : 10.1088/1741-4326/aca620.Thermal-hydraulic analysis of alternative cable-in-conduit conductors for the European DEMO hybrid central solenoid
Fusion Engineering And Design. 2022-12-16. Vol. 187, p. 113368. DOI : 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2022.113368.Upgrade of the neutral beam heating system on the TCV tokamak – second high energy neutral beam
Fusion Engineering And Design. 2022-12-16. Vol. 187, p. 113384. DOI : 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2022.113384.No scheduled events
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