Course detail
Plasma Applications in Engineering
FEKT-BPC-TAPAcad. year: 2024/2025
This course is an overview introduction to the physics of the fourth state of matter, known as plasma. Plasma physics is the study of ionized gas, which is the state of matter for 99.9% of the known universe, from astrophysical plasmas to the solar wind and radiation belts to the Earth's ionosphere. Plasma phenomena are also important for thermonuclear fusion-driven energy generation. Topics to be covered during the course include the motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields, dynamics of fully ionized plasmas from microscopic and macroscopic viewpoints, magneto-hydrodynamics, plasma radiation, electric discharges, applications to fusion devices, ionospheric and space physics, etc.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Entry knowledge
Secondary school level knowledge is required.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Aims
- Develop problem solving skills in plasma technology.
- Recognize the role of modern plasma physics in industrial processes and technologies.
- Understand basic methods of plasma diagnostics in quenching chambers of switchgear, plasmatrons and other plasma devices.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
V. Aubrecht: Fyzika a diagnostika plazmatu, e-text, 2013, VUT v Brně (CS)
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BPC-APE Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's
specialization AUDB-TECH , 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
specialization AUDB-ZVUK , 0 year of study, summer semester, elective - Programme BPC-AMT Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-BTB Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-ECT Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-IBE Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-MET Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-SEE Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to plasma physics, history, basic parameters.
2. Technical applications of plasma - overview.
3. Basic processes in plasma.
4. Plasma diagnostics.
5. Controlled thermonuclear fusion.
6. Systematics of gas discharges, discharges at atmospheric pressure.
7. Low pressure gas discharges.
8. Electric arc, switching arc.
9. Plasma thrusters for space applications.
10. Vacuum technology.
11. Plasma technologies for microelectronics and surface treatments.
12. Excursions to the laboratory.
13. Summary, final test.