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  • An extra set of eyes on runaway electrons

    … of eyes on runaway electrons Published on November 07, 2024 Fusion researcher Tijs Wijkamp received a EUROfusion Bernard … of my ERG proposal sort of wrote itself in the back of my head when I was writing the conclusions for my PhD thesis! … be funded.” Author: Gieljan de Vries (EUROfusion) Go to the News page. …
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  • How do we protect the wall of a fusion reactor? ‘By simply looking with a camera we can learn a whole lot’

    … How do we protect the wall of a fusion reactor? ‘By simply looking with a camera we can … Tijs Wijkamp’s answer is: simply by looking! During his PhD research at the TU/e and DIFFER fusion groups, he used … en TU/e . Auteurs: Tijs Wijkamp, Rianne van Hoek Go to the News page. …
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  • Mihalis Tsampas: "When my team members enjoy what they do, I thrive as well."

    … first postdoc at the Cyprus Institute where he conducted research on energy, environment and water. After that he … at large scale explosions." You use knowledge from DIFFER's fusion department too, how come? "Normally electrochemical … when they enjoy what they do, I thrive as well." Go to the News page. …
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  • Liquid metal layer protects fusion reactor wall against incredible heat

    … Liquid metal layer protects fusion reactor wall against incredible heat Published on … to win clean and sustainable energy from nuclear fusion, researchers need to protect the wall of their reactor … to connect with the European fusion research. Go to the News page. …
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  • Spin-out of fusion robotics to health care and industry

    … Spin-out of fusion robotics to health care and industry Published on … February, the Dutch Remote Handling Study Center (RHSC) for research into remotely controlled robots has spun out to … within the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research DIFFER in collaboration with Heemskerk Innovative Technology …
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  • World record plasma exposure in Magnum-PSI

    … of a material to the harsh plasma conditions in future fusion reactors. Magnum-PSI exposed tungsten wall components … see how they held up under the exposure. Thomas Morgan, who heads DIFFER's research into plasma material interactions , … 2014-2018 under grant agreement No 633053. Go to the News page. …
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  • Innovative test site for molten salt reactor officially opened by European Commissioner Hoekstra

    … 02, 2026 European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra gave the go-ahead for a major step forward towards a new way of … reactor. DIFFER was also present, as the institute conducts research into the best materials for the machine. In … Brabantse testlocatie voor gesmoltenzoutreactor Go to the News page. …
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  • DIFFER launches virtual tour: let’s take a look inside

    … DIFFER launches virtual tour: let’s take a look inside Published on December 17, 2024 How does a research institute like DIFFER look like from the inside? … only allows visitors to see parts of the building, also the research facilities can be visited virtually. With brief …
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  • To keep burning stars on earth: the importance of exhaust models for realising fusion energy

    … on earth: the importance of exhaust models for realising fusion energy Published on March 02, 2026 To harness fusion energy on Earth, the fusion research community builds experimental reactors that trap … the full thesis on the TU/e website Article Innovation News Network (October 2025): ‘Advanced control strategies …
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  • Women in science: let’s meet Ceren Tayran

    … I have been focusing on plasma-facing materials for nuclear fusion. As we know, nuclear fusion holds immense promise as … the Autonomous Energy Materials Discovery (AMD) group and head of DIFFER’s Chemical Energy department. I find the … that balance is crucial.” Author: Rianne van Hoek Go to the News page. …
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  • IEEE Outstanding Student Paper Prize (OSPP) for DIFFER researcher Chris Orrico

    … his master’s internship at ITER, with DIFFER director Marco de Baar as his supervisor. He finalized his master’s thesis in … 7, pp. 1897-1902, 2023 Author: Rianne van Hoek Go to the News page. … his master’s internship at ITER, with DIFFER director Marco de Baar as his supervisor. He finalized his master’s …
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  • DIFFER strategy: more facilities and open to third parties

    … mission and expanding our research infrastructure," says Marco de Baar, director of DIFFER. He is pleased that the strategy is … and the full strategy 2023-2028 (pdf).  Dutch original news item: https://www.differ.nl/nieuws/strategie-nederlands … and the full strategy 2023-2028 (pdf).  Dutch original news item: https://www.differ.nl/nieuws/strategie-nederlands …
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  • Roundtable on ITER and involvement of Dutch industry

    … ITER with representatives from Dutch science and industry. Marco de Baar, head of the DIFFER research theme Fusion Energy, … to Magnum-PSI - photo: DIFFER / Bram Lamers   Go to the News page. … ITER with representatives from Dutch science and industry. Marco de Baar, head of the DIFFER research theme Fusion …
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  • Superconducting magnet for Magnum-PSI has arrived

    … tandem tests of the plasma source and magnet can commence. Marco de Baar, head of DIFFER's fusion energy research, expects that … Koppers, Marc van de Pol, Ton Arends (DIFFER). Go to the News page. … tandem tests of the plasma source and magnet can commence. Marco de Baar, head of DIFFER's fusion energy research, …
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  • DIFFER launches new name for Solar Fuels department: Chemical Energy

    … cover the department’s research and ambitions. Department Head Süleyman Er: “Searching for a new name was quite a … that’s inclusive, good to pronounce and in synergy with the fusion energy department.” Image Süleyman Er, department … at all”, states Er. Author: Rianne van Hoek Go to the News page. …
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