ASTR 5150 - Introductory Plasma Physics

Institution:

University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Includes basic phenomena of ionized gases, static and dynamic shielding, linear waves, instabilities, particles in fields, collisional phenomena, fluid equations, collisionless Boltzman equations, Landau damping, scattering and absorption of radiation in plasmas, elementary nonlinear processes, WKB wave theory, controlled thermonuclear fusion concepts, astrophysical applications, and experimental plasma physics (laboratory). Same as PHYS 5150.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colorado.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 492-1411

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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