FYS-2009 Introduction to plasma physics

Emnebeskrivelse

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical subject.

Level of course/Year of study Normally third year.

Language of instruction Norwegian, or English by request

Examination semester Autumn

Contents Prerequisites to this introductory plasma physics course are a good knowledge of Newtonian mechanics and electromagnetism corresponding to the courses FYS-1001 Mechanics and FYS-1002 Electromagnetism. The student should be familiar with basic vector calculus, ordinary and partial differential equations and preferably some complex analysis and Fourier transforms. The course provides the basic foundation for more specialised studies in plasma physics, cosmical geophysics and astrophysics. The subjects treated include: single particle motions in given electric and magnetic fields, fluid equations, fluid theory of plasma waves, and introduction to Vlasov theory.

Recommended previous qualifications FYS-1001 Mechanics, FYS-1002 Electromagnetism

Form of teaching Lectures: 40 hr Exercises: 24 hr

Coursework requirements Mid-term test.

Exam and assessment Portfolio assessment of a midterm examination (home examination) (counting approx 20%) and a final oral examination (counthing approx 80%). Grading scale: A-F. Re-sit examination: Early in tutor free term, with reserve of postponed examination, 4 hour oral examination counting 100%. Postponed examination: According to the current regulation of exams § 21. New examination: According to the current regulation exams § 25, last paragraph.

Contact person/lecturer Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Course overlap FYS-2009 -H03      10 sp FYS-210 -1      10 sp

Timetables http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?year=2006&department=ALLE&module=FYS-2009-1