Department of Physics
The York Plasma Physics and Fusion Group
The University of York Plasma Physics and Fusion group is engaged in
research related to laser-produced plasmas, fusion energy and low-temperature plasmas for technological and medical applications. Our
fusion energy research focusses mainly on magnetic confinement fusion
(MCF), especially plasma physics issues of relevance to ITER. We also have a substantial inertial confinement fusion (ICF) programme, including the exciting,
new advances being made in fast ignition. Lasers are used to simulate
the conditions in astrophysical and solar plasmas. Thus we create
scaled-down supernova plasmas and astrophysical jets to improve our
understanding of these fascinating phenomena. In addition, we measure
opacities in plasmas of relevance to the Sun. Low-temperature plasma research covers a wide range, including: low-temperature plasmas for etching and deposition; atmospheric pressure plasmas (e.g. plasma jets) which have medical applications, for example, and microplasmas that can be combined into a 2D array (the plasma screen being the best-known application).
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We are now welcoming applications for October 2012 entry for our taught Master's Course in Fusion Energy.
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