Course Overview

Plasma physics is used in modern technological applications, astrophysics and controlled thermonuclear fusion. In all these three topics, USP has research groups that could benefit from this course.

Learning Achievement

Inicial formation in plasma physics for postgraduate students.

Competence

Course prerequisites

_Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism (graduation level)

Grading Philosophy

Written exams and series of exercises.

Course schedule

1. Basic concepts in plasma physics 2. Laboratory and astrophysical plasmas 3. Movement of charged particles in electromagnetic fields 4. Kinetic and fluid descriptions of magnetized plasmas 5. Magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium of tokamak plasmas 6. Waves in plasmas (fluid description) 7. Magnetohydrodynamic instabilities

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Gustavo Paganini Canal

Other information

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