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Plasma Dynamics Laboratory
Professor / KIKUCHI Takashi
Technical Staff / TANAKA Tetsu
- Toward the realization of fusion power generation!
- Elucidation of Biological Effects of Radiation
- Applications of plasma in various fields
Professor / KIKUCHI Takashi
Professor KIKUCH is an expert in nuclear fusion, plasma physics, and numerical simulation. Under his guidance, students develop specialized knowledge and strong critical thinking for scientific and engineering careers. Despite a busy schedule, he meets students weekly, providing personalized advice. He is a reliable mentor who supports both research challenges and student life.
Research Content
It is said that 99% of matter in the universe exists in a plasma state, appearing as the sun, lightning, and auroras. Our laboratory conducts research from plasma fundamentals to applications, guided by the principle that “there is no plasma we cannot create.” Our work includes plasma diagnostics and numerical simulations for fusion power, studies on radiation biological effects, plasma propulsion for space travel, and plasma processing and materials research. Major facilities include the high-intensity pulsed power generator ETIGO-II and the induction-type pulsed electron beam accelerator ETIGO-III.
Maintenance work on ETIGO-III
A Day in the Lab
This is a large laboratory with three faculty members and nearly 50 students. Each faculty member provides guidance from different perspectives, helping students broaden their horizons through research. The lab has no core hours, allowing flexible research schedules. With three student rooms, students can choose suitable workspaces. Active SNS communication enables quick consultation with faculty and senior students. In addition to research, the lab promotes strong camaraderie through inter-lab futsal tournaments, seasonal events such as the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, and year-end parties.
A ski trip with laboratory members
Thesis Subjects
- (M)Research on the Construction of a Pulsed Electron Beam Irradiation System and Energy Fluence Measurement for Simulating Instantaneous Thermal Loads on Inertial Fusion Reactor Walls Using a High-Intensity Pulsed Power Device
- (M)Study on Changes in Material Surface Roughness Due to Pulsed Laser Irradiation Simulating Damage to Plasma-Facing Walls in Inertial Fusion Reactors
- (M)Study of Laser Ion Sources Using Rotating Drum-Type Liquid Metal Targets
The number of
PhD Graduates
6
Major employers of Graduates
- Tokyo Power Technology Ltd.
- Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Mitsubishi Chemical Engineering Corporation
- Toshiba Plant System & Services Corporation
- Tokyo Electron Ltd.
- Nippon Steel Corporation
- Electric Power Development Co., Ltd
- The Japan Atomic Power Company
- DAIHEN Corporation
