The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) is a leading centre that investigates the physical foundations of a fusion power plant.
IPP runs two sites: Garching (founded 1960) near Munich, which hosts the ASDEX Upgrade tokamak and several scientific divisions focused on tokamak scenarios, diagnostics and ITER technology. The Greifswald branch (established 1994) houses Wendelstein 7-X, the world’s largest stellarator, where long-pulse confinement and steady-state operation concepts are tested for power-plant relevance.
IPP offers research across both sites and covers plasma theory and modelling, edge–wall interaction and high-heat-flux testing, advanced diagnostics — all directed toward future fusion reactors.
Max Planck Institut für Plasmaphysik
Boltzmann Straße 2 D-85748 Garching, Germany
Telephone: +4989329901
Website
Company Size: Large (250+ employees)
Company Profile
Contact Person
Josef
Schweinzer
RO for Collaborations
Phone: +498932992205
Email: josef.schweinzer@ipp.mpg.de
Core Competencies
IPP combines the operation of large experimental devices with state-of-the-art numerical simulations
Experimental and theoretical plasma physics
Industry Sectors
IPP is involved in international collaborations including partners in the private fusion sector to advance plasma physics and the technologies needed to make fusion energy practical.
References
for FUSION
https://pure.mpg.de/rest/items/item_3664313_1/component/file_3664319/content
Facilities
Wendelstein 7-X
ASDEX Upgrade
GLADIS
High-tech deliveries
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