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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Klinger

Scientific Member of Max Planck Society and Kolleg Academic Trustee · Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics & Wendelstein 7-X · Stiftung Alfried Krupp Kolleg Greifswald

Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Klinger leads scientific operations for the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator, examining steady-state magnetic fusion confinement and nonlinear plasma turbulence.

Stellarator Physics Plasma Turbulence Magnetic Confinement Fusion Chaos Theory in Plasmas

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Stiftung Alfried Krupp Kolleg Greifswald should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics & Wendelstein 7-X
Primary Field
Stellarator Physics
Campus Location
Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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