NUCENG 4PP3
Plasma Physics Applications
Fall 2025
Topics
- Introduction to plasma physics with
- Occurrence of plasmas in nature
- Thermonuclear fusion
- Other engineering disciplines
Readings
- The main text for this course is: “Principles of Plasma Physics for Engineers and Scientists”, U.S. Inan and M. Golkowski, Cambridge University Press, 2011. Available online: https://doi-org.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/10.1017/CBO9780511761621
- “Plasma Physics: An Introduction to Laboratory, Space, and Fusion Plasmas” by Alexander Piel. https://link-springer-com.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-63427-2
- “Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion“, Vol. 1 by F. F. Chen, Plenum Press, 1984: https://link-springer-com.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-22309-4
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Course outline / syllabus ↗Fall 2025