Organizers:

Princeton (PPPL and Dept. of Astrophysical Sciences): A. Bhattacharjee, G. Hammett, G. Fu, H. Ji, S. Prager, J.Stone
Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics: S. Guenter, P. Helander, F. Jenko, P. Lauber
Max-Planck Institute for Solar System Research: J. Buechner
Technical University of Berlin: W-C Mueller
 

The program will focus on plasma astrophysics and fusion plasma physics, with an emphasis on links between the two. It brings together multiple communities: laboratory plasma physicists, astrophysicists, solar system physicists.  The unifying theme is that common plasma processes underlie a broad range of phenomena in both astrophysical and fusion plasmas. 

This program constitutes a workshop of the Max-Planck/Princeton Center for Plasma Physics (MPPC), which has a goal of combining the resources (human and experimental) of the two partners for unique advance in specific topical areas of the center (magnetic reconnection, plasma turbulence, energetic particles, dynamo and the magnetorotational instability).  The program will consist of plenary talks (from both center members and invited outside speakers) and working breakout sessions in each of the four topical areas.

This workshop is sponsored and organized by PPPL, with support from PCTS.