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FYS-2009: Introduction to plasma physics 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
Student counsellor Geir Antonsen Phone: +47 77 64 54 76, 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 |
Teaching autumn 2007
Første frammøte mandag 20/8 kl 10:15 - Møterom 1 Gammelbygget, Nobs |
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