Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2018-2019
PHYS 580 - INTRODUCTION TO PLASMA PHYSICS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO PLASMA PHYSICS
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Fundamental processes in cosmic and laboratory plasmas. Basic plasma characteristics, charged particle motion, waves in plasmas, magnetohydrodynamics, kinetic theory. Includes a substantial computational project related to plasma physics. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: PHYS 480. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHYS 580 if student has credit for PHYS 480.