The Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion (IPPLM) has been involved in helping the charges of the Rehabilitation, Education and Care Center TPD "Helenów” in Warsaw for years. In 2024, the Institute's support was unique thanks to a combination of traditional initiatives with new activities for children and youth from the Centre.
On 16 December, a group of students and their caretakers visited the IPPLM at the invitation of the Employees’ Council. The researchers prepared fascinating scientific shows for them, which introduced the secrets of nuclear fusion and the applications of lasers. Children could see, among others:
- an impressive glow discharge, presenting the basic properties of plasma,
- operation of the fusor – a device for electrostatic plasma retention,
- experiments with the application of lasers in which students actively participated.
After the shows, there was a Christmas fair of ornaments and decorations made by the children from "Helenów".
From 2 to 11 December, the Institute collected funds. Donations could be made both on site and online. The funds raised allowed for the purchase of Christmas gifts, including clothes, gift cards, hygiene products and sweets. On 19 December, the Employees’ Council handed them over to the children. The joint involvement of the IPPLM employees brought a lot of joy and smiles to the Centre’s charges.
Photo: IPPLM
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