Nonlinear Plasma Dynamics
Turbulenz in Fusions-Plasmen: Theorie und Simulation
The research group “Nonlinear Plasma Dynamics” at the Department of Ion Physics and Applied Physics at the University of Innsbruck investigates the physics and complex dynamics of ionized many-body systems such as magnetized plasmas using theoretical and numerical methods.
One focus of our research is the development and application of models for the investigation of nonlinear dynamics, turbulence and structure formation in magnetically confined fusion plasmas.
Our main research areas are:
- Numerical and theoretical plasma physics
- Nonlinear dynamics, turbulence and structure formation in plasmas
- Turbulent transport at the edge of tokamaks and stellarators
Alexander Kendl
Professor of Theoretical Physics
PhD 2000, Technical University of Munich, Germany
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Affiliations
Department of Ion Physics and Applied Physics, University of Innsbruck
Alexander Kendl works on the theory and simulation of special non-linear dynamic physical systems. Chaos and order in fluids and multi-particle systems with many degrees of freedom are widespread phenomena in nature and technology. Modeling and numerical simulation provide fundamental insights into these processes. A central topic is multi-scale turbulence and structure formation in magnetized plasmas, and the application to modeling experiments for fusion energy research.