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Course Overview

The course ED2200 Energy and Fusion Research is a 6.0 credit course that provides an introduction to the international energy problems and to fusion research.

Course Description

In this course, a background is given to the problems concerning future energy provision that we are realizing today and that will become critical towards the mid-century unless new energy sources are developed. We will also discuss the alternative energy sources that are known today. Within fusion research, the goal is to produce a sustainable energy source for large scale generation of electricity. By using the surplus energy that is released when light atomic nuclei merge (fusion), the final benefit comes from an endurable and environmentally friendly "Sun on earth".

Information per Course Offering

The course is offered in the Spring 2026 semester, with the option to choose the course offering for single courses students or programme students.

Course Syllabus

The course syllabus is available as a PDF document, and all information from the Course syllabus is available on the course page in an accessible format.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

The course provides an introduction to the international energy problems and to fusion research. In particular, the following topics are treated:

• The energy demand
• Different energy sources
• Environment and energy
• Possible future energy scenarios
• The potential of fusion energy
• Brief history of fusion research
• The research at KTH and internationally
• The Lawson criterion
• The fusion plasma and its quality parameters
• Theoretical plasma models
• Equilibrium
• Stability
• Transport
• The tokamak today and as a reactor
• Alternative fusion
• Inertial confinement
• The components of a reactor
• Safety and environmental problems
• Demonstration of the experimental device Extrap T2R at the Alfv幯 Lab, KTH

Intended Learning Outcomes

The main objective of this course is to present and discuss fusion energy in the perspective of future national and global energy scenarios, as well as to provide basic knowledge in fusion physics. The student should be able to:

• give an overview of the national and global energy production within a sustainable perspective
• discuss the need for fusion energy for future production of electricity
• describe the principles for magnetic confinement, both at particle- and at macroscopic level
• give an account of the most important plasma models
• solve simpler problems within the fusion plasma physics fields of equilibrium, stability and transport
• describe the basic plasma parameters and corresponding diagnostic techniques for fusion plasmas
• explain the function of different plasma heating techniques
• describe the components of a fusion reactor, and their functions
• give an account of alternative confinement schemes and the planned route to a reactor

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

• The upper secondary course English B/6
• Documented knowledge in calculus in several variables, 7.5 credits corresponding to completed course SF1626
• Documented knowledge in electromagnetism and waves, 7.5 credits corresponding to completed course SK1110

Recommended Prerequisites

The course EF2200 Plasma Physics is recommended, however not necessary

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

P, F

Examination

• 焀N1 - Assignments, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Other Requirements for Final Grade

Continual examination, consisting of home assignments (4.5 credits) and group work in class (1.5 credits). There is no final exam.

Examiner

Per Brunsell

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution

Further Information

Course Room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas

Offered by

EECS/Electrical Engineering

Main Field of Study

Electrical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics

Education Cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary Information

The course is learning oriented, with lectures using focus problems and class exercises partially carried out as group work. In this course, the EECS code of honor applies.