PHYS-E0461 - Introduction to plasma physics for fusion and space applications D, Lecture, 5.9.2022-12.12.2022
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Topic outline
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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.
- What exactly is plasma? 5.9. (AS, TKS, LS)
- Charged particles in simple electric and magnetic fields 12.9. (TKS)
- Plasma as a statistical system 19.9. (AS)
- Plasma as a fluid 26.9. (LS)
- Plasma dynamics: electrostatic waves 3.10. (AS)
- Plasma dynamics: electromagnetic waves 10.10 (AS)
- Collisions and transport in weakly ionized plasmas 24.10. (TKS)
- Collisions and transport in fully ionized plasmas 31.10. (TKS)
- Stuff in toroidal geometry 7.11. (AS)
- Plasma (in-) stability 14.11. (AS)
- Significance of plasma physics now and in the future: "Heavenly" plasmas 21.11. (TKS)
- Significance of plasma physics now and in the future: "Earthly" plasmas 28.11. (AS)
- What exactly is plasma? 5.9. (AS, TKS, LS)