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Principles of Plasma Diagnostics

4-4-4 units · Graduate

See description under subject 22.67[J] .

Fall 2023

This course is an introduction to the physical processes used to measure the properties of plasmas. It will cover diagnostics suitable for a wide range of plasmas, including magnetically confined fusion plasmas and high-energy-density plasmas. Techniques include the measurements of magnetic and electric fields, particle flux, refractive index, emission and scattering of electromagnetic waves, and nuclear diagnostics.

Readings

  • Hutchinson, I. H. Principles of Plasma Diagnostics , 2 nd edition. Cambridge University Press, 2002. ISBN: 9780511613630.
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  • Lieberman, Michael A. and Alan J. Lichtenberg. Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing, 2 nd edition. Wiley, 2005. ISBN: 9780471720010.
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  • Settles, G.S. Schlieren and Shadowgraph Techniques . Springer, 2006. ASIN: B019NE3S0W.
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  • Sheffield, John, Dustin Froula, Siegfried H. Glenzer, and Neville C. Luhmann, Jr. Plasma Scattering of Electromagnetic Radiation, 2 nd edition. Elsevier, 2011. Hardback ISBN: 9780123748775. eBook ISBN: 9780080952031.
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Prerequisites & course information

Same subject as 22.67[J] Prereq: 22.611[J] G (Fall) Not offered regularly; consult department 4-4-4 units

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