Consorzio RFX proposes Bachelor’s and Master’s degree theses on various fusion relevant topics to Physics and Engineering students at the University of Padua. These theses take place in our laboratories under the supervision of researchers from Consorzio and professors from the university.
The theses can be both experimental or theoretical, computational or project-based.
The thesis proposals available
Some completed theses
Recently graduated with us:
Margherita Altin
“Spectroscopic characterization and numerical modelling of an IEC device”
MSc. : Physics – University of Padua
Supervisors: G. Serianni, R. Jaspers, E. Sartori
with full marks and honors
Valeria Candeloro
“Modelling of plasma expansion and interpretation of measured profiles in a negative ion source”
Laurea magistrale: Fisica – Università di Padova
Relatori: G. Serianni, E. Sartori
with full marks and honors
Laura Serino
“Active laser diagnostics on streamer discharges”
MSc. : Physics – University of Padua
Supervisiors: S. Nijdam, L. Giudicoti
with full marks and honors
Fabio Veronese
“Multiparametric optimization of DTT NBI beam source”
MEng. : Electrical Engineering
Supervisors: Prof. Piergiorgio Sonato, Dott. Ing. Piero Agostinetti
with full marks and honors
Miriam La Matina
“Diagnostics of a negative ion beam by means of infra-red thermography”
BSc. : Physics
Supervisors: Prof. G. Serianni, Dott. A. Pimazzoni
Daniele Mussini
“Commissioning and first operations of a caesium oven for NIO1”
BSc. : Physics
Supervisors: Prof. G. Serianni; Dott. Ing. R. Delogu, Dott. Marco Barbisan
Marco Pilieci
“Installazione e operazione di una diagnostica Cavity Ring Down Spectroscopy in una sorgente di ioni negativi”
BSc. : Physics
Supervisors: Prof. G. Serianni, Dott. Marco Barbisan
Contacts for requests and information
Students interested in one of the available theses can contact the thesis coordinator Prof. Leonardo Giudicotti (leonardo-giudicotti@unipd.it) or the supervisor / proponent (“username: name.surname@igi.cnr.it”)