IPFN PlasmaSurf
PlasmaSurf is an annual summer school on plasma physics, intense lasers and nuclear fusion hosted by the Instituto de Plasmas e Fusão Nuclear (IPFN), a research unit of Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon.
Taylored for BSc/MSc engineering and physics students, it is a good opportunity to gain insight in view of a future career or to complement current training by broadening knowledge in physics. A visit to the ISTTOK tokamak and the Laboratory for Intense Lasers is foreseen as part of the main activities. Outdoor activities—including surfing—are also offered.
The regular course covers the basics of plasma physics, high power lasers and nuclear fusion, giving students the opportunity to get in touch with a wide range of interesting and cutting-edge topics. Who knows, you may find here the idea that will become your Master or or PhD thesis! The lectures will be offered in self-contained modules, Monday through Saturday, including some pratical lectures on remote laboratories, data analysis and computer science. Late afternoons are focused on joint/coaching activities, some involving the lecturers too.
Key topics include:
Introduction to Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of Plasma Diagnostics
Magnetic and Inertial Nuclear Fusion
High Power and Ultrashort Lasers
Large International Experiments Involving Plasma Science
The next edition will be held in 2025. See this page for all information.