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
Quick links
The last 5 papers of the Swiss Plasma Center
Validation of 2D T e and n e measurements made with Helium imaging spectroscopy in the volume of the TCV divertor
Nuclear Fusion. 2023-03-01. Vol. 63, num. 3, p. 036021. DOI : 10.1088/1741-4326/acb5b0.First characterization of the SPIDER beam AC component with the Beamlet Current Monitor
Fusion Engineering And Design. 2023-05-01. Vol. 190, p. 113529. DOI : 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2023.113529.Nonlinear interactions of ion acoustic waves explored using fast imaging decompositions
Physics Of Plasmas. 2023-01-01. Vol. 30, num. 1, p. 012109. DOI : 10.1063/5.0131745.First self-consistent simulations of trapped electron clouds in a gyrotron gun and comparison with experiments
Physics of Plasmas. 2023-03-01. Vol. 30, num. 3, p. 030702. DOI : 10.1063/5.0136340.Preliminary design of the cold mass supports for the EU DEMO feeders
Fusion Engineering And Design. 2023-01-12. Vol. 188, p. 113418. DOI : 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2023.113418.No scheduled events
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