PHYSICS 142
Introduction to Plasma Physics
Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields, dynamics of fully ionized plasma from both microscopic and macroscopic point of view, magnetohydrodynamics, small amplitude waves; examples from astrophysics, space sciences and controlled-fusion research.
Prerequisites & course information
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Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027