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Introduction to plasma physics
| Faculteit | Science and Engineering |
| Jaar | 2022/23 |
| Vakcode | WMPH035-05 |
| Vaknaam | Introduction to plasma physics |
| Niveau(s) | master |
| Voertaal | Engels |
| Periode | semester II a |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Rooster | rooster.rug.nl |
| Uitgebreide vaknaam | Introduction to plasma physics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leerdoelen | At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. define, using fundamental plasma parameters, under what conditions an ionised gas consisting of charged particles (electrons and ions) can be treated as a plasma; 2. determine the drift velocities of charged particles moving in electric and magnetic fields that are either uniform or vary slowly in space and time; 3. distinguish the single particle approach, fluid approach and kinetic statistical approach to describe different plasma phenomena and formulate the conditions for a plasma to be in a state of perfect thermodynamic equilibrium; 4. apply the conservation laws and Maxwell's equations to describe dynamical processes like plasma wave propagation 5. compose an oral presentation about one application of plasma physics. |
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| Omschrijving | This course presents the characteristic plasma properties and theoretical approaches to plasma physics. It treats single charged-particle motion in electromagnetic fields, collisions, electrical conductivity and diffusion, kinetic theory, magnetohydrodynamics, andplasma waves. Applications to controlled thermonuclear fusion and astrophysical plasmas will serve to illustrate when and where thevarious theories are applicable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Onderwijsvorm |
Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T)
(32 LC, 16T, 8 ASM, 16 ASM, 68 self-study) |
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| Toetsvorm |
Opdracht (AST), Presentatie (P), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE)
(Homeworks count for 15%, the presentation and final exam count for 35% and 50%, respectively, of the final grade.) |
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| Vaksoort | master | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coördinator | Dr. C.E. Rigollet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Docent(en) | Dr. C.E. Rigollet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Entreevoorwaarden | Vector calculus, classical mechanics and electricity and magnetism (including Maxwell equations and EM waves). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Opmerkingen | Exam grade higher than 5.5 This course was registered last year with course code NAIPP-09 |
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