Before choosing course
The course is a continuation of Space Physics I, and aims to give the student a more quantitative knowledge of space plasma phenomena and research methods.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The material covered includes:
- shocks and boundaries in space
- solar wind interaction with magnetized and unmagnetized bodies
- reconnection
- sources of magnetospheric plasma
- magnetospheric and ionospheric convection
- auroral physics
- storms and substorms
- global oscillations of the magnetosphere
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to
- describe and explain basic processes in space plasma physics
- use established theories to estimate quantitatively the behaviour of some of these processes
- make simple analyses of various types of space physics data to compare with the quantitative theoretical predictions
- describe some hot topics of today’s space physics research
Course Disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
EF2240 Space Physics or EF2200 Plasma Physics or equivalent.
For single course students: documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
EF2240 Space Physics or EF2200 Plasma Physics or equivalent.
For single course students: documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.
Equipment
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Literature
Kivelson and Russel, Introduction to Space Physics.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 7,5 hp, betygsskala: 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
Written examination, hand-in assignments.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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 web
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Course web EF2245Offered by
Main field of study
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
Graduate level courses in space plasma physics
EF2215 Plasma physics II
Contact
Tomas Karlsson
Supplementary information
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex.