EAS 5810

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EAS 5810
Introduction to Plasma Physics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

Topics include plasma state; motion of charged particles in fields; drift-orbit theory; coulomb scattering, collisions; ambipolar diffusion; elementary transport theory; two-fluid and hydromagnetic equations; plasma oscillations and waves, CMA diagram; hydromagnetic stability; and elementary applications to space physics, plasma technology, and controlled fusion.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: graduate students and exceptional seniors.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ECE 3030 or equivalent.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 6060, ECE 5810

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10334 EAS 5810   LEC 001

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    • TR Upson Hall 152
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Hammer, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10350 EAS 5810   DIS 201

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    • F Upson Hall 146
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Hammer, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person