PHYS 580
INTRODUCTION TO PLASMA PHYSICS
Fundamental processes in cosmic and laboratory plasmas. Basic plasma characteristics, charged particle motion, waves in plasmas, magnetohydrodynamics, kinetic theory. Includes a substantial computational project related to plasma physics. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: PHYS 480 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHYS 580 if student has credit for PHYS 480 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: INTRODUCTION TO PLASMA PHYSICS Department: Physics and Astronomy Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Course Level: Graduate
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- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027