A A 557 - Physics of Fusion Plasmas

Institution:

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

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Description:

Review and comparison of single particle and fluid descriptions of plasmas. MDH equilibrium, flux surfaces, and basic toroidal description. Collisional processes including physical and velocity space diffusion. Introduction to island formation, stochasticity, and various plasma instabilities. Prerequisite: A A 405 or GPHYS 505. Offered: even years; W

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uwb.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 352-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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