Magnetic measurements, measurements of plasma particle flux, measurements of plasma refractive index, electromagnetic emission by free electrons, electromagnetic radiation from bound electrons, scattering of electromagnetic radiation, measurements of ion processes. Basic plasma diagnostic applications such as: Magnetic diagnostics, interferometer, Thomson scattering, spectrometers, bolometers, SXR camera, and electric probes.
FED3260 Fusion Plasma Diagnostics 8.0 credits
Information for research students about course offerings
The course is given when there is sufficient demand. Please contact the examiner if you are interested in taking the course.
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FED3260 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
When completing the course, the student should be able to
- Formulate the underlying physics principles for common plasma diagnostic methods
- Perform simple analysis of measurement data
- Estimate measurement errors in plasma diagnostic data
Explain the technical features of some commonly used plasma diagnostic applications
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
PhD students in the fields of electrical engineering, plasma physics, nuclear engineering, or similar.
Recommended prerequisites
PhD students in the fields of electrical engineering, plasma physics, nuclear engineering, or similar.
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- EXA1 - Examination, 8.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
Students are required to satisfactorily work out selected problems taken from the course book. Solution sheets are handed in and examined during the course. Students are expected to be able to discuss the completed problems and other course book material during oral examination
Other requirements for final grade
Written assignments and oral examination.
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 room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Per Brunsell