PhD in Physics - Plasma Physics in Boulder United States | University of Colorado Boulder

Plasma physics examines how charged particles and ionized gases interact with electromagnetic fields. This fundamental science has diverse applications across space and astrophysics, fusion energy research, particle accelerators, and beam containment. University researchers in the Physics Department, along with partners from institutes like LASP and departments such as APS, conduct both theoretical and applied studies in these fields. The department's plasma research encompasses three main approaches: theoretical modeling, computational simulations, and experimental laboratory investigations.