Institute of Plasma Physics and Lasers

Hellenic Mediterranean University

LaPlA MSc degree

LaPlA Master’s Program

The LaPiA Master’s Program of the Institute of Plasma Physics and Lasers provides specialized knowledge in modern plasma and laser technologies. The program is designed for students interested in scientific research and the development of innovative technologies.

In addition, the program combines theoretical education with practical experience through laboratory exercises and research projects.

Program Objectives

The objective of the LaPiA Master’s Program is to provide high-level education in the fields of plasma physics and laser technologies. Students gain the knowledge required to understand modern scientific developments.

Furthermore, the program strengthens analytical thinking and scientific methodology.

Study Program

The study program includes courses covering both fundamental and advanced concepts in plasma physics and laser technologies.

Specifically, students attend theoretical courses and participate in laboratory exercises. In addition, they have the opportunity to work on research projects that allow them to apply their knowledge in practice.

Research Activities

Students can participate in research activities carried out at the Institute of Plasma Physics and Lasers. As a result, they gain experience in using modern scientific equipment and research methods.

Moreover, students collaborate with research groups and participate in international scientific projects and collaborations.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the LaPiA Master’s Program can pursue careers in research centers, universities, and high-technology companies.

Additionally, the program provides a strong foundation for continuing studies at the doctoral (PhD) level.

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Course structure of LaPlA

 

 

Past MSc Recipients

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  • Petrakis Stylianos (2013 registered in University of Crete, Micro-Optoelectronics MSc program). Thesis entitled: Study of the High Harmonic Generation in Xe-gas through control of the polarization of two time-delayed femtosecond laser pulses

  • Skarvelakis Emmanouil (2015 registered in Technical University of Crete, Production Engineering MSc program). Thesis entitled: Investigation of the thermomechanical behavior of metallic samples with defects irradiated by laser pulses using finite element method simulations

  • Mancelli Donaldi (2017) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Development and study of diagnostics for laser-produced plasmas

  • Andrianaki Georgia (2017) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Experimental and Simulation study of laser induced ion acceleration

  • Stelios Passalidis (2018) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Hydrodynamic simulations of collisional shockwaves in gas targets for improved ion acceleration

  • Tasos Grigoriadis (2018) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Study of laser produced plasma during the interaction of 40 TW ultra-short laser pulses with solid and gas targets

  • Ioannis Fitilis (2018) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Plasma Dynamics in Single Wire Z-pinch Under Moderate Electrical Explosion

  • Ioannis Tazes (2019) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Experimental and numerical study of laser induced particle acceleration from solid targets

  • Nikos Ligopsihakis (2019) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Study of X-pinch plasma dynamics using a 40kA pulsed powered device

  • Filippos Mastoris (2020) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Characterisation of Neutral Gas Jet Nozzles

  • Chris Vlahos (2020) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Use of Faraday rotation in paramagnetic crystals to characterise magnetostatic fields in coil targets driven by lasers

  • Aimilios Mouziouras (2020) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Comparison of EPOCH and SMILEI Particle-In-Cell codes in laser driven particle acceleration PIC simulations for laser-plasma interaction

  • Andreas Baroutsos (2020) PLAPA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Tracking, analysis, and interference with FEM solution subdomains of laser assisted machining simulations

  • Nikos Frantzeskakis (2021) LaPlA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Study of High Harmonic Generation in a semi- infinite gas cell, generated by ultrashort femtosecond laser pulses

  • Manos Kaniolakis (2021) LaPlA MSc program. Thesis entitled: High Harmonic Generation with Chirped Ultrashort Laser Pulses
  • Alexandros Skoulakis (2021) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: X-pinch table top device studies and diagnostics
  • Helen Papadaki (2022) LaPlA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Finite element study of the dynamic behavior of Si targets in sequential irradiation by short laser pulses`
  • Sofoklis Nikolaou (2022) LaPlA MSc program. Thesis entitled: High Harmonic Generation from Chirped Laser Pulses in the Strong Field Approximation
  • Chris Karvounis (2022)  LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: Characterization of plasma focus machine as neutron source
  • Simos Vlachos (2022) LaPlA MSc program. Thesis entitled: Experimental and numerical analysis of laser wakefield acceleration
  • Marina Kamilaki (2022) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: The phases in low-current plasma device with three optical diagnostics
  • Dimitrios Louloudakis (2022) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: Mesh generation for laser matter interaction FEM models using Coons mapping
  • Euridiki Vrouvaki (2023) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: Interferometric characterization of high-pressure gas-jet targets for dynamic ion acceleration experiments in the near-critical density regime
  • Antonis Kavroulakis (2025) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: Plasma dynamics studies in a z-pinch device with coated single-wire loads
  • Alexandros Gosta (2025) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: FEM simulations of continuous wave laser machining processes on a 3-axis milling machine
  • Eftstathios Kamposos (2025) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: Computer Numerical control of a 3-axis milling machine for continuous wave laser machining processes
  • George Vernardos (2026) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: Parametric Scale Study of Laser Interaction with Drone Materials for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Argyro Stavgianoudaki (2026) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: Kinetic energy of ions and neutrons emitted by a dense plasma focus device
  • Foteini Valerga (2026) LaPla MSc program. Thesis entitled: Neutron Activation Analysis using a Plasma Focus device