PHYS-E0461 - Introduction to plasma physics for fusion and space applications D, Lecture, 13.9.2021-15.12.2021

Topic outline

• Course structure and lecture material
  The course extends for the entire Fall semester with the idea that during the first period the foundations are laid, the relevant concepts become familiar, and the required mathematical tools are sharpened. In the second period we already go to plasmas of interest, i.e., mainly to space plasmas around the Earth and fusion plasmas for energy production.

  The *preliminary* outline of the course is below, but it might be altered according to the needs of attending students.
  

  1. What exactly is plasma? 13.9.
     
  2. Charged particles in simple electric and magnetic fields 20.9.
     
  3. Plasma as a statistical system 27.9.
     
  4. Plasma as a fluid 4.10.
     
  5. Plasma dynamics: electrostatic waves 11.10.
     
  6. Plasma dynamics: electromagnetic waves 18.10
  7. Collisions and transport in weakly ionized plasmas 1.11.
     
  8. Collisions and transport in fully ionized plasmas 8.11.
     
  9. Stuff in toroidal geometry 15.11.
     
  10. Plasma (in-) stability 22.11.
      
  11. Significance of plasma physics now and in the future: "Earthly" plasmas 29.11.
      
  12. Significance of plasma physics now and in the future: "Heavenly" plasmas 7.12.
      

  
  

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