Division of Space and Plasma Physics
The vast majority of our universe is in plasma state. Our research deals with plasma physical processes in space and in the laboratory.
Our research areas cover space, fusion, laboratory, and fundamental plasma physics. We study physical processes in the ionospheres and magnetospheres of Earth and other planets, solar wind, space around comets, and planetary moons. We contribute hardware to international and national space missions, both spacecraft and rockets. We study the physics of plasma-wall interaction in fusion plasma devices, magnetron sputtering and other applied plasma physics topics.
We also participate in the education program at all levels. We offer bachelor's and master's thesis projects closely related to our ongoing research activities.
News
- Aurorae reveal Uranus’s true rotation – with unmatched precision
16 Jun 2025
- Konstantinos Paschalidis successfully defends his PhD thesis
18 May 2025
- Lars Bylander's contribution to JUICE instruments is celebrated in Uppsala University's Aula
13 May 2025
- Henriette successfully defends her PhD thesis
4 Apr 2025
- SPP instruments celebrate 10 years in space on MMS
13 Mar 2025
Calendar
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Seminar
Monday 2025-09-22, 15:30
Participating: Dr. Pekka Janhunen, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki
Location: D2
2025-09-22T15:30:00.000+02:00 2025-09-22T15:30:00.000+02:00 How to inhabit the solar system (Seminar) D2 (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)How to inhabit the solar system (Seminar) -
Seminar
Tuesday 2025-10-07, 11:00
Participating: Tommaso Rizzi
Location: Gustaf Dahlander
Video link: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/3575907732
2025-10-07T11:00:00.000+02:00 2025-10-07T11:00:00.000+02:00 (50% Seminar) Modelling of runaway electron induced damage of plasma facing components in fusion reactors (Seminar) Gustaf Dahlander (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden)(50% Seminar) Modelling of runaway electron induced damage of plasma facing components in fusion reactors (Seminar)
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