DTU Physics
During a bachelor's degree or a master's degree at DTU Physics, students are equipped with all the key competences that are needed to explore plasma physics. These include a fundamental knowledge of classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics and mathematical skills in vector analysis, calculus and differential equations. Additionally, DTU Physics offers a number of courses about plasma physics and fusion energy.
Fusion energy – engineering and physics
The course 10402 Fusion energy – engineering and physics is a bachelor's level course that gives an introduction to the engineering in fusion energy. The course covers the fundamentals of a fusion reactor and relates the development of fusion energy to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Plasma physics
The course 10400 Plasma Physics is a master's level course that covers the fundamental theory of plasma physics. The course will give the student insight into how the dynamics in plasma is modeled mathematically and numerically, and on the basis of simplified models give the student the ability to model fundamental plasma phenomena.
Experimental plasma physics
The course 10401 Experimental plasma physics is a master's level course that gives an experimental introduction to plasma physics. The course will provide insight into plasma experiments and diagnostics required for the development of fusion energy.
Special courses
If you wish to work more in depth with plasma physics, DTU Physics offers the possibility of taking special courses with a researcher as supervisor. The possibilities range from experimental projects with the tokamak NORTH, computational projects and purely theoretical projects. To explore this opportunity, simply reach out to a researcher at DTU Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy (PPFE). Students from other universities are also welcome to undertake special courses at DTU.
Other topics
Apart from plasma physics, DTU Physics also offers a number of courses in other topics that relate to fusion energy. These include courses in magnetism, superconductivity, material physics and optics – to mention a few.
Other departments
Engineers with a number of different skills, e.g. mechanical engineering and electrical engineering are needed to achieve fusion energy. DTU offers various degrees in engineering. Go here for more information.