On 25-26 May 2025, the 3rd edition of the "Science for Society" Congress took place in the Large Hall of the Warsaw University of Technology. The aim of the event was to show that science means only work in laboratories, but also specific solutions that have a real impact on the lives of citizens and the development of the state.
The Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion (IPPLM) took part in the Congress for the third time, presenting its achievements at a special stand. Visitors could familiarize themselves with the main directions of the Institute's research activity and talk to its experts and researchers.
The main area of the IPPLM research is the use of controlled nuclear fusion to produce electricity in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. The Institute is involved in diagnostic work, modelling plasma phenomena, research on the behaviour of plasma impurities and the impact of plasma on structural surfaces.
The IPPLM stand featured 3D models of the ITER experimental tokamak being built in Cadarache, France, and a model of a stellarator. Both of these devices use magnetic field to keep hot plasma away from the inner walls of the vessel, which allows for safe fusion reactions at temperatures of up to 100-150 million degrees Celsius. Specialists from the High Power Laser Laboratory presented the results of research on laser plasma in the context of energy production from fusion with inertial plasma confinement. Guests could also watch a film presenting the IPPLM laboratories and obtain numerous educational materials.
On the second day of the Congress, the guest of honour was the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Science and Higher Education Ms. Karolina Zioło-Pużuk. After her speech, the Minister, together with the Chairman of the Main Council of Research Institutes, Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, presented the participants with commemorative statuettes and diplomas.
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Photo: IPPLM
