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NUCENG 4PP3

Plasma Physics Applications

Undergraduate

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
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  • “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
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  • “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
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