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FYS-8018: Plasma in Interplanetary Space

Work Load
10  credits (ECTS)
Contents
The course deals with the origin and properties of space weather related phenomena with emphasis on solar winds, coronal mass ejections and flares. Topics included are supersonic expansion of plasma flows, energy transport, wave propagation, magnetic field configurations, stability of plasma sheets, reconnection, and coronal heating processes. Observable characteristics of coronal and heliospheric plasmas will also be addressed. Numerical studies of certain problems will be carried out. Aimed at students interested in space plasma physics and astrophysics, the course provides the foundation to start original research in the field.
Form of teaching
Lectures: 40 hours
Projects/seminars/exercises: 40 hours
Compulsory teaching
Laboratorieøvelser
Assessment
Portfolio assessment of homework reports (20%) and final oral examination (80%).
Grading scale: A-F
Examination semester
Autumn
Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject.
Level of course/Year of study
Phd level course.
Contact person/lecturer
Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Language of instruction
Norwegian, or English by request
Course overlap
FYS-3018 -1      10 sp
Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=FYS-8018-1

Teaching autumn 2005
Første gang: Kunngjøres senere

Responsible teacher:Prof. Ruth Esser
ForelesningTeaching period:15.08.2005 to16.12.2005

Teach.Period:16.08.2005 to13.12.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00
Auditorium Nordlysobservatoriet

Teach.Period:18.08.2005 to15.12.2005
Torsdag 09:15 to10:00
Rom, Gammelbygg 1.etg. Nordlysobservatoriet

Hovedlærer Prof. Ruth Esser

Duration:1 semester
GruppeTeach.Period:15.08.2005 to12.12.2005
Mandag 12:15 to14:00
Rom, Gammelbygg 1.etg. Nordlysobservatoriet

Hovedlærer Prof. Ruth Esser


Universitetet i Tromsø, 9037 Tromsø, tlf. 77 64 40 00
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