FEF3205 Plasma Diagnostics 8.0 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Magnetic diagnostics. Langmuir probes and other techniques for 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.
Intended learning outcomes
After completed course the students should have knowledge of the most common diagnostic techniques in laboratory and/or space plasmas.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Principles of Plasma Diagnostics,
Ian. H. Hutchinson, Cambridge University Press, 1987, and (optional) selected journal papers
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
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
Final oral exam.
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.