Plasmaphysik 2

What it is about

You will get an introduction to plasma physics: fundamentals, occurrences in nature and technical applications. The focus is on electrostatic and electromagnetic waves in plasmas, their use for diagnostics and heating, as well as nonlinear effects. You will also learn kinetic basics, derivation of fluid equations, transport processes, shock times, and ambipolar fields.

What you will be able to do

• Explain propagation of electromagnetic waves in plasmas
• Explain important applications as plasma diagnostics and heating
• Describe the influence of nonlinearities on plasma dynamics
• Explain shock processes and parameter dependence of shock times
• Understand theoretical approaches to plasma physics and their applicability limits
• Describe the concept of ambipolar electric fields and ambipolar transport

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying the theoretical foundations and experimental implementations
• ExerciseDeepening and practicing the content using problem examples and analysis programs

Teaching method

• Lecture & board workExplaining theoretical foundations
• Beamer presentationPresenting vivid examples and applications
• Interactive discussionStudents are encouraged to engage and clarify
• Exercises & analysis programsPractice and apply what has been learned in individual and group work
• Accompanying literature & hyperlinksEncouraging independent literature research