PHYS 131 : Plasma Physics

Topics include single particle motions, plasmas as fluids, waves in plasma, diffusion and resistivity, equilibrium and stability, kinetic theory, nonlinear effects. Course prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 178 or consent of instructor.

Prerequisites/Permissions

PHYS 178 or Instructor's consent

Essential Learning Outcomes

Attributes

COAS-Natural Sciences Course

Overview

Program

Physics

Credits

3