A A 405 - Introduction to Aerospace Plasmas

Institution:

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Subject:

Aeronautics And Astronautics

Description:

Development of introductory e romagnetic theory including Lorentz force and Maxwell’s equations. Plasma description. Single particle motions and drifts in magnetic and electric fields. Derivation of plasma fluid model. Introduction to plasma waves. Applications to electric propulsion, magnetic confinement, and plasmas in space and Earth’s outer atmosphere. Offered: A.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PHYS 123; MATH 324

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.washington.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 543-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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