… DIFFER DIFFER is the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, one of the nine research institutes of the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The institute focuses on a … DIFFER DIFFER is the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, one of the nine research institutes of the Dutch …
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          … From plasma to power: managing hydrogen isotopes in the walls of … under the intense conditions. To tackle this challenge, researchers are exploring liquid metals like lithium and ask … repairs. Liquid lithium: a smart alternative To solve this, researchers are exploring liquid metals like lithium. …
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          … on runaway electrons Published on November 07, 2024 Fusion researcher Tijs Wijkamp received a EUROfusion Bernard Bigot Researcher Grant (ERG) to study runaway electrons, which can … me across Europe to the tokamaks TCV in Switzerland ( Swiss Plasma Center) and MAST Upgrade in the UK ( UKAEA ).” Image …
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          … the UK fusion machine MAST Upgrade in Culham, led by Dutch researchers, demonstrate how the innovative 'Super-X' design … and a hail of charged particles from the fusion fuel ( plasma ): these are extreme conditions that the exhaust wall … The new results are a world-first: at MAST Upgrade, the researchers have shown that the Super-X approach enables …
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          … Research Edge Plasma and Divertor Detachment The heat generated in the plasma core flows towards the divertor target plates. We use coupled plasma fluid and kinetic neutral particle codes (like … Edge Plasma and Divertor Detachment The heat generated in the plasma core flows towards the divertor target plates. We use …
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          … exploratory multidisciplinary AI (Artificial Intelligence) research.  Understanding plasma instability The motivation for the research lies in the fact that current fusion for energy … exploratory multidisciplinary AI (Artificial Intelligence) research.  Understanding plasma instability The motivation …
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          … but a promising reality. On Tuesday 27 May 2025 PhD researcher Xingyu Chen defended her thesis called ‘The Plasma–Solid Oxide Interface: An experimental study of plasma-enhanced surface processes'. At the intersection of two key … but a promising reality. On Tuesday 27 May 2025 PhD researcher Xingyu Chen defended her thesis called ‘The …
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          … complex problems. That is exactly what happened when DIFFER researcher Matthijs van Berkel used a systems engineering … approach to study the heat transport in a fusion plasma. He shook up the fusion physics field with his … translates into an increase in their temperature. Fusion researchers aim to produce clean, safe and abundant power. …
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          … Application for access In order to obtain access to UPP, a research proposal must be submitted using the form below . A … around the following topics Understanding and control of plasma exhaust in a fusion power plant Materials research … for use of consumables (e.g. expensive gases, materials, surface analysis and characterization, ion beam analysis) …
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          … Starting signal for research on the development of additively manufactured … ensure its durability. Image Thomas Morgan is group leader Plasma Material Interactions at DIFFER © DIFFER/Bart van Overbeeke LiMeS-lab … to funding through the NWO Open Technology Programme the research project ‘Development of additively manufactured …
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          … careful balancing act to protect their insides from the hot plasma exhaust. DIFFER control engineer Thomas Bosman … heat load is too high for any material to handle. Fusion researchers want to manage the exhaust by puffing cooling … define our controller."  With this controlling algorithm, research goals were achieved for which a 1.5-year research …
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          … is essential for fuel cells. Using a unique curved platinum surface, Ludo Juurlink and PhD candidate Richard van Lent … Gleeson of the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) decided to develop a new method to provide … of the platinum surface. By means of measurements the researchers could determine the reactivity of hydrogen and …
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          … Aaron Ho wins prize with plasma podcast series Published on June 06, 2023 DIFFER … other and with guests about their experiences in plasma research. The most recent episode is about women in science … (c) Still from YouTube. For students and experienced researchers Originally, Ho and Vialetto intended to create a …
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          … Chemical Energy. With this new name, one of DIFFER’s two research departments features a more inclusive name, for the … As the world of energy science changes, so does DIFFER’s research. The name Solar Fuels seemed to be not fully … industry to a clean industry.” From conceptualization to plasma reactor The Chemical Energy department covers …
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          … of DIFFER, the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, for a period of two years. With effect from … positioning of DIFFER in national and international energy research. De Baar: “DIFFER has an incredible amount to offer … his thesis entitled ‘Electron transport barriers in tokamak plasmas’. From 2004 to 2007, he led the operational section …
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