ECE 5810

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ECE 5810
Introduction to Plasma Physics

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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.


Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: graduate students and exceptional seniors. Recommended prerequisite: ECE 3030 or equivalent.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2023FA, 2022FA, 2021FA

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 15242 ECE 5810   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Hammer, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 15243 ECE 5810   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Hammer, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person