Instituto de Plasmas e Fusão Nuclear, a research unit of Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon hosts the PlasmaSurf summer school from July 10 - 15.
PlasmaSurf is a summer school on plasma physics, intense lasers and nuclear fusion, taylored for BSc/MSc engineering and physics students. It is a great oportunity to get an insight into these topics with a view to a future career, or to complement your curricular training by broadening your knowledge in an exciting area of physics.
One of the main goals of the course is to promote a lively interaction between the students and lecturers during the breaks, visits and lunchtime. In addition to lectures and laboratory visits there will be plenty of outdoor activities - including surfing!
Programme
For the first time this year, PlasmaSurf can grant you 1,5 ECTS.
Topics treated during this summer school are:
- Introduction to Plasma Physics
- Magnetic and inertial Nuclear Fusion
- High power and ultrashort Lasers
- Large international experiments involving Plasma Science
The course will include a visit to the ISTTOK tokamak and the Laboratory for Intense Lasers.
Fee & Application
The application deadline is May 13, 2016. Accomodation costs (hotel and breakfast & lunch) will be covered by Instituto Superior Técnico. No funds are available for travel expenses.
Fore more information about the summer school, please check the PlasmaSurf website.