The Academy of Sciences of the Czech rebublic - ASCR



Touch the fourth state of matter? No problem at the 2026 Science Fair!

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This year's Science Fair in Letňany is successfully behind us and the exhibition of the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic shone. Not only thanks to our experiments, but also through thousands of curious visitors.

15 Jun 2026

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Professor Hartmut Zohm received the Mach Medal for his contributions for fusion reseach

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Professor Hartmut Zohm from the Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik has received the Ernst Mach Medal of Honor for his services to the physical sciences. He received this prestigious award from the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic for his lifelong contribution to nuclear fusion and plasma physics research.

9 Jun 2026

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The Plasma Chemical Technologies Department is organizing the 3rd International Workshop on Plasma Chemical Technologies as an Important Approach to (Nano)Materials and Hydrogen Production (PLASCHEMAT 2026)

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The Plasma Chemical Technologies Department at the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences is organizing the 3rd International Workshop on Plasma Chemical Technologies as an Important Approach to (Nano)Materials and Hydrogen Production (PLASCHEMAT 2026). 

27 May 2026

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22th summer training course (SUMTRAIC 2026)

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IPP is happy to announce the opening of the call for application in its 22th summer training course (SUMTRAIC 2026) which will take place from Monday, August 24th to Friday, September 4th 2026. 

21 May 2026

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How is a safe fusion formed

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You may be surprised to know that while most Prague residents perceive the abbreviation “MHD” as urban public transport, for more than a hundred leading world experts it is magnetohydrodynamics - a key scientific field for the stability and safety of future fusion power plants.

12 May 2026

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President Petr Pavel visited IPP

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The Czech Academy of Sciences hosted a rare visit from President Petr Pavel. Science and innovation represent a key strategic opportunity for the Czech Republic. 

2 Apr 2026

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