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).
News
The University of York is pleased to announce that it is now running a taught Master's (MSc) course in Fusion Energy. Applications are now being welcomed for October 2011 entry.
York will host the 21st ITPA Pedestal Group Meeting, from 5th-7th October 2011.
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