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Physics 525 Fall 2009 Reference Page
Description
525 Introduction to Plasmas. (Crosslisted with NEEP, ECE) I, II; 3 credits (P-A). Basic description of plasmas: collective phenomena and sheaths, collisional processes, single particle motions, fluid models, equilibria, waves, electromagnetic properties, instabilities, and introduction to kinetic theory and nonlinear processes. Examples from fusion, astrophysical and materials processing plasmas. (Expanded description)
Prerequisites
One course in electromagnetic fields beyond elementary physics.
Lectures
Times: 9:30-10:45am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location: 3534 Engr Hall
Instructor: Francesco Volpe
Resources
Course Home Page
Library Reserves Page
Physics Department Timetable Listings (Fall 2009)
Timetable "geBLC indicators" Information
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