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Lecturer(s)
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Kindl Vladimír, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Entler Slavomír, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Nuclear fusion 2. Magnetic fuel confinement 3. Inertial fuel confinement 4. Alternative concepts of fusion reactors 5. Tokamak 6. Reactor technologies 7. Fuel heating systems 8. Nuclear zone 9. Materials of the nuclear zone 10. Lawson criterion 11. Fuel cycle 12. Diagnostics and control of a tokamak 13. Fusion power plants
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 52 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| explain the basic principles of energy conversion in energy systems |
| describe the basic properties of electric and magnetic fields |
| use basic physical quantities and units in electrical engineering and power engineering |
| Skills |
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| apply basic relations from physics and electrical engineering to solve simple technical problems |
| interpret simple diagrams and block structures of energy systems |
| find and process basic information from technical literature |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| Students independently acquire, critically evaluate, and integrate information from scientific literature and technical sources in the field of nuclear fusion. They use the acquired knowledge to analyse physical and engineering problems of fusion devices and to provide their professional interpretation. |
| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| explain the basic principle of the energy use of nuclear fusion |
| describe the main types of fusion reactions and the conditions for their use in fusion devices |
| characterise the main concepts of fusion devices with a focus on tokamaks, inertial systems, and alternative concepts |
| explain Lawson criterion and its role in the energy use of nuclear fusiondescribe the main technological systems of a fusion reactor and a fusion power plant |
| popsat hlavní technologické systémy fúzního reaktoru a fúzní elektrárny |
| characterise the role of electromagnetic systems in plasma confinement, heating, and control |
| Skills |
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| compare the main concepts of fusion devices in terms of their use for energy production |
| interpret basic physical and technical parameters of a fusion reactor |
| assess the main technical challenges of integrating nuclear fusion into the energy secto |
| evaluate the importance of power balance, internal power consumption, and power recirculation for a fusion power plant |
| distinguish the role of the main reactor systems in a fusion energy device |
| Competences |
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| Assess the physical principles, technical concepts and operational limitations of fusion devices and critically evaluate their relevance for the design, control and energy use of nuclear fusion. |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Lecture |
| Lecture with visual aids |
| Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Lectures supported by multimedia presentations, animations of physical phenomena, video demonstrations of experimental facilities, and discussions of current research results. The course promotes understanding of the physical principles of nuclear fusion, plasma physics, and fusion reactors, including their broader technical context and applications. |
| Skills |
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| Lecture |
| Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Professional skills are developed through the analysis of physical and engineering problems, interpretation of diagrams, graphs, animations and video demonstrations, and discussions of the principles of fusion devices. |
| Competences |
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| Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
| Self-study of literature |
| General competences are developed through discussions of the physical and engineering aspects of nuclear fusion and through independent study of recommended professional sources. Emphasis is placed on the ability to work independently with professional information, formulate evidence-based conclusions, and provide reasoned arguments. |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Combined exam |
| Knowledge of the physical principles of nuclear fusion, methods of plasma confinement, heating and diagnostics, the structure and function of the main fusion device systems, and technical aspects of fusion energy utilization is assessed. |
| Skills |
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| The ability to analyse the physical and technical relationships of fusion devices, interpret the principles of plasma confinement, heating and diagnostics, and critically assess the operational limitations of selected nuclear fusion concepts is assessed. |
| Competences |
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| The ability to independently acquire and critically evaluate professional information, formulate evidence-based conclusions, and provide reasoned arguments when assessing the physical and engineering aspects of nuclear fusion is assessed. |
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Recommended literature
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G. McCracken, P. Stott. Fúze - energie vesmíru, Mladá Fronta, Praha 2006.
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S. Entler a kol. Lawsonovo kritérium, Strategie A V21, Academia, Praha 2023.
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S. Entler, O. Ficker. Spoutané slunce, Věda kolem nás 137, Academia 2025.
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S.Entler a kol. Elektřina z jaderné fúze, Strategie A V21, Academia, 2025.
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