F7241 Plasma physics 1

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2016
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Lenka Zajíčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Jan Janča, DrSc.
Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Lenka Zajíčková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 19. 9. to Sun 18. 12. Wed 10:00–11:50 F4,03017
Prerequisites
F2050 Elektřina a magnetismus nebo F2070 Elektřina a magnetismus pro učitele, (1. ročník jaro) a F4120 Teoretická mechanika, (2. ročník podzim) a F4100 Úvod do fyziky mikrosvěta nebo F4050 Úvod do fyziky mikrosvěta pro učitele, (2. ročník jaro) a F4090 Elektrodynamika a teorie relativity, (2. ročník jaro) F5170 Úvod do fyziky plazmatu (3. ročník podzim)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
This course extends knowledge gained during the course F5170 Introduction to plasma physics and it provides further studying material for students that are interested in plasma physics. The students finishing the course acquire detailed information about Boltzmann kinetic equation including interactions and will understand differences in the description of fusion and low temperature plasmas. At the end of the course students should be able to: recall in details Boltzmann kinetic equation and suggest its analytically solution for appropriate assumptions; recall several types of distribution functions and explain to which conditions they apply; compose macroscopic transport equations for fusion plasma and explain what simplifying assumption should be made; describe dynamics of low temperature plasma of electrical discharges; describe diffusion and transport processes in low temperature plasma and explain processes in plasma sheath.
Syllabus
  • 1. Repetition of basic equations 2. Kinetic theory of plasma, equilibrium state, collisional Boltzmann kinetic equation and its analytical solution for elastic collisions of electrons with neutrals, several types of distribution functions 3. Macroscopic equations governing low temperature plasma of electrical discharges 4. DYnamics of low temperature plasma, dielectric constant and conductivity, wave dynamics 5. Diffusion and transport properties of low temperature plasma 6. Plasma sheath 7. Magnetohydrodynamic equations governing fusion plasma
Literature
  • GOLDSTON, Robert J. and Paul H. RUTHERFORD. Introduction to plasma physics. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 1995, xvii, 491. ISBN 0-7503-0183-X. info
  • LIEBERMAN, M. A. and Allan J. LICHTENBERG. Principles of plasma discharges and materials processing. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1994, xxvi, 572. ISBN 0471005770. info
  • DRAWIN, Hans-Werner and Paul FELENBOK. Data for plasmas in local thermodynamic equilibrium. Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1965, 503 s. info
Teaching methods
The course is composed of lectures explaining the theory of all the topics.
Assessment methods
The course is finished by colloquium. The colloquium is composed of: - written examination and - oral examination. In the written part, students will demonstrate basic knowledge of the topics covered by the course. The oral part tests acquired knowledge in more details.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 1999, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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