EF2210 Plasma Physics, Supplementary Course 3.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2014
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
Reflection and transmission of magnetohydrodynamic waves. Magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium and stability theory: variational analysis, force-free magnetic fields, and normal mode analysis.
Kinetic plasma theory: phase space, the distribution function, the Vlasov equation, Liouvilles theorem, moment equations, the Boltzmann equation, the Fokker-Planck Equation, and stability theory.
Electrostatic structures: wall sheaths, double layers, and solitary waves.
Intended learning outcomes
The course should provide a deeper knowledge of the electric and magnetic properties of plasma, as well as familiarity with advanced methods and principles. It should also serve as a foundation for higher level studies within plasma physics and related fields.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
EF2220
Equipment
Literature
C-G Fälthammar, Plasmafysik, compendium (selected parts); M A Raadu, Plasma Physics Part II, compendium.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
One oral examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Education cycle
Add-on studies
2A1145, 2A1151, 2A1160