Plasma Physics and Thermonuclear Fusion

The degree course is of interdisciplinary character and is oriented towards advanced topics of plasma physics and the related plasma technologies, stressing the management of controlled thermonuclear fusion for the future energy demands of mankind. The course orients graduates towards the use of the acquired body of knowledge in engineering and natural sciences applications and use of the latest computer technology. The degree programme courses offer a deeper insight into the respective disciplines and an adequate overview of the state of the art. Part of the programme consists also in specialized laboratory sessions and independent student projects on individually assigned topics deepening students ´ professional competency. Often, the results of the project are quite unique and are publishable in professional periodicals.The degree course is oriented towards a body of profound knowledge of mathematics and physics applicable by students to finding solutions to engineering, technological, and research issues of the applied disciplines of physics and of plasma technology, stressing in particular the national and international character of the thermonuclear fusion research. There are three key parts of this Continuation Master Course on Plasma and Thermonuclear Fusion, namely the theory, experimental physics, and fusion technology. Students are instructed to master the basics of all three parts of the programme; nevertheless, they are free to specialize in one of them and choose the optional lectures and the master thesis topic. Lectures on the theory go hand in hand with on-site training on the GOLEM tokamak, internationally famous, used also to design unique plasma practicals. Practical training takes place at partner places of work, in particular in the institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences (first of all on the COMPASS tokamak). The Faculty membership in EURATOM-IPP.CR is closely linked with the coordinated European fusion research and gives students excellent opportunities for international mobility.