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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.
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Secondary school level knowledge is required.
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specialization AUDB-TECH , 0 year of study, summer semester, electivespecialization AUDB-ZVUK , 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
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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.