PH418 : Plasma Physics

Department

Physics

Academic Program

Bachelor in Physics

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The course introduces fundamental principles of plasma generation and properties of plasma . It cover the general introduction in plasma physics-(plasma density and temperature- Debye shielding- collision frequency- cyclotron frequency….)- Single particle motion- (in magnetic field- in magnetic and electric field) – waves in cold plasma- Kinetic theory and equation of motion, plasma applications (industrial and medical plasma applications)

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course students will be able to:
  1. Describe the fundamental concepts of plasma physics, plasma generation, plasma properties, and types of plasmas.
  2. Define different terms related to the basics of plasma physics
  3. State the various methods and techniques for generating plasma
  4. Identify the most important characteristics and properties of the plasma
  5. Formulate mathematical expressions to describe the basics and physical phenomena related to plasma physics
  6. List the most important applications of plasma in industry and medicine

Teaching and learning methods

  1. Lectures.
  2. presentation and research.
  3. Homeworks

Methods of assessments

  1. first midterm exam 25%
  2. Second midterm exam 25%
  3. final exam 50%

Course contents

Week Due

Exercises

Lectures

contact hours

Topics List

3

-

9

9

Introduction: Definition of Plasma, Occurrence of Plasmas in Nature, Debye Shielding, The Plasma Parameter, Applications of Plasma Physics

3

-

9

9

Single-Particle Motions

3

-

9

9

Plasmas as Fluids

3

-

9

9

Waves in Plasmas.

2

-

6

6

Plasma Diagnostics

Learning Resources

Text Book

Reference's name

publisher

Release

Author

Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled

Fusion

Springer

3rd Edition

Francis F. Chen