Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik - IPP

The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics is a leading research institution dedicated to studying plasma physics and its applications in fusion energy. Located in Germany, the institute is part of the prestigious Max Planck Society and collaborates with international partners to advance scientific understanding and technological innovation. Our multidisciplinary team of experts at the stellarator Wendelstein 7-X in Greifswald works on cutting-edge projects to develop sustainable and clean energy solutions through controlled fusion reactions. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking research in a dynamic and inspiring environment. Your tasks: • Collecting necessary data and development of complex, multiphysics models for thermal and mechanical analysis of primarily in vessel plant components, structures and diagnostics • Performing thermal and mechanical FEM analyses with complex 3D models • Evaluating calculation results using relevant standards and estimating operating limits of plant components and structures • Independent processing and documentation of results in form of reports, relevant presentations and descriptions of your models • Benchmarking and further development of existing global FE models • Updating and development of specialized auxiliary programs using Python, MATLAB etc. • Publishing highlights of your work in relevant journals / conferences https://lnkd.in/eM-t6D-6

Successful workshop with Gauss Fusion at IPP in Greifswald! On 31 July, a joint workshop with 20 experts from Gauss Fusion and the IPP took place in Greifswald. Participants discussed the experience gained in the design and construction of Wendelstein 7-X, and specific opportunities to collaborate on the development of stellarator power plant engineering concepts, operations, supporting experiments and appropriate diagnostics. A tour of Wendelstein 7-X was also included in the programme for the Gauss fusion experts - the photo shows them with Heinrich Laqua (left) and Robert Wolf (right) in the beam duct of the microwave heating system.

Fusion research and astrophysics - do they go together? And how! The workshops "International Symposium for Space Simulations (ISSS-15)" and "International Workshop on the Interrelationship between Plasma Experiments in the Laboratory and in Space (IPELS-16)", at which the world's leading experts in plasma astrophysics meet in lectures and seminars, have been running at IPP since today. The conferences, which take place every two years at different locations, are among the most renowned of their kind. The symposium will start with the "ISSS-15 School", which will provide insights into the exciting world of plasma astrophysics for the next generation with seminars aimed specifically at Master's students, PhD students and postdocs. The intellectual and physical well-being of the participants will also be catered for: in addition to a visit to the Supernova Planetarium in Garching and a barbecue evening on Sunday, the program includes an excursion to the 1700-metre-high Herzogstand in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps.

The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics is a leading research institution dedicated to studying plasma physics and its applications in fusion energy. Located in Germany, the institute is part of the prestigious Max Planck Society and collaborates with international partners to advance scientific understanding and technological innovation. Our multidisciplinary team of experts at the stellarator Wendelstein 7-X works on cutting-edge projects to develop sustainable and clean energy solutions through controlled fusion reactions. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking research in a dynamic and inspiring environment. Your tasks: • Calculation of mechanical, electromechanical and thermal operating limits of plant components and structures using complex FE models • Further development and benchmarking of existing global FE models • Development and enhancement of specialized auxiliary programs using MATLAB, Python, etc. • Evaluation of calculation results using relevant standards • Independent processing, evaluation and documentation of your tasks, as well as publication of highlights of your work in relevant journals https://lnkd.in/gg6VMmAj

This message is directed to all former members of IPP! Are you still passionate about the future of fusion and eager to stay connected with the IPP, keeping up-to-date with our progress and significant developments? Then join the IPP Alumni Club directly here https://lnkd.in/d4KrtzMf or visit our website https://lnkd.in/dWi3uB4s. By the way: There will finally be another Open Day at the MPI for Plasma Physics in Garching on 03 October 2024 with a special program for our alumni! We are looking forward to being in touch with you all again. Your IPP Alumni Team

This message is directed to all former members of IPP! Are you still passionate about the future of fusion and eager to stay connected with the IPP, keeping up-to-date with our progress and significant developments? Then join the IPP Alumni Club directly here https://lnkd.in/d4KrtzMf or visit our website https://lnkd.in/dWi3uB4s. By the way: There will finally be another Open Day at the MPI for Plasma Physics in Garching on 03 October 2024 with a special program for our alumni! We are looking forward to being in touch with you all again. Your IPP Alumni Team

How does the delay of the ITER project affect the future of energy? What challenges are now at the forefront? Hartmut Zohm explains the latest developments and their implications for fusion research. The ITER management has presented a plan that deals with the serious problems in a very intelligent way. It has not simply postponed the old deadlines, but has re-prioritised and reorganised work steps, which is possible because there are only problems with a small number of components. The plans have also been adapted to the current state of knowledge, so that tungsten is now being used as the material for the first wall instead of beryllium - a development that was only made possible by the research at ASDEX Upgrade. ITER will also have a much stronger plasma heater than originally planned. https://lnkd.in/d2DjMaBU

How does the delay of the ITER project affect the future of energy? What challenges are now at the forefront? Hartmut Zohm explains the latest developments and their implications for fusion research. The ITER management has presented a plan that deals with the serious problems in a very intelligent way. It has not simply postponed the old deadlines, but has re-prioritised and reorganised work steps, which is possible because there are only problems with a small number of components. The plans have also been adapted to the current state of knowledge, so that tungsten is now being used as the material for the first wall instead of beryllium - a development that was only made possible by the research at ASDEX Upgrade. ITER will also have a much stronger plasma heater than originally planned. https://lnkd.in/d2DjMaBU

Das Teilinstitut Greifswald sucht für den Bereich E3 eine*n wissenschaftliche*n Mitarbeiter*in (Elektrotechnik) für Arbeiten zum Betrieb und Ausbau der „Ionen-Zyklotron-Resonanz-Heizung (ICRH)“ am Wendelstein 7-X. Die ICRH ist eine Kurzwellensendeanlage im Megawatt-Bereich zur Plasmaheizung. Ihre Aufgaben Betrieb und Weiterentwicklung des ICRH-Systems in Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Forschungseinrichtungen und der Industrie Entwicklung anspruchsvoller technischer Lösungen und Optimierungen für Aufgaben aus der Hochfrequenztechnik Betrieb einer komplexen, elektrotechnischen Anlage als verantwortliche Elektrofachkraft (VEFK) Das bringen Sie mit ein erfolgreich abgeschlossenes wissenschaftliches Hochschulstudium auf dem Gebiet der Elektrotechnik oder vergleichbar praktische Erfahrung auf dem Gebiet der Hochfrequenztechnik Das wünschen wir uns Erfahrungen bei der (Weiter-)Entwicklung von Plasmaheizungen Kenntnisse im Bereich Hochspannung Kenntnisse von einschlägigen Normen auf den Gebieten: Elektrotechnik, Arbeitsschutz und EMV gute Englischkenntnisse https://lnkd.in/dXMhVK33

Ambrogio Fasoli represented EUROfusion at the EPS2024 conference, delivering a compelling message about the power of collaboration in the fusion energy sector. He stated, "We are all in the same boat, and it can only move forward if we row together." Ambrogio stressed the need for openness and transparency: "To row efficiently together, we need to be open, share our successes and failures, and communicate transparently." This reinforces our trust in the fusion endeavour and the importance of working together to achieve our goals. #FusionEnergy #Collaboration #EPS2024 #EUROfusion #road2fusion