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Our mission
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Performing high-quality scientific research and developing methods and techniques with that aim, in the field of Fusion physics, Generation and Utilization of TeraHertz radiation (GUTHz) and nanolayer Surface and Interface Physics (nSI)
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Training graduate and undergraduate students and technicians
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Transfering high-level scientific and technical knowledge to society at large
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The Fusion Physics Department carries out research in fusion energy as part of the FOM, EURATOM and ITER fusion programme. The focus is on the physics of burning plasma, its diagnostics and heating by powerful mm-wave beams.
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The Plasma Surface Interaction (PSI) department carries out fundamental research on plasma facing materials for the ITER fusion experiment. The linear plasma devices Pilot-PSI and Magnum-PSI are employed to generate relevant plasma conditions.
The FOM Institute for Plasma Physics Rijnhuizen is the national home base for fusion research and exploits the free electron infrared laser FELIX/Felice, an international users facility. Also advanced multilayer optics for extreme ultraviolet radiation are developed for the computer chip industry.
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The GUTHz department operates the international infrared user facility FELIX/FELICE and utilizes it to study gas-phase complex (bio)molecules, ions and clusters via 'Action Spectroscopy'.
News & events
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The nanolayer Surface and Interface Physics department (nSI) addresses topics in surface science, and in thin film and multilayer physics, including the numerous interdependencies between these areas.
