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2014
Introduction to Plasma Dynamics
Introduction to Plasma Dynamics
The course follows three converging patterns:1) A theoretical approach where two fundamental mathematical-physics approaches are introduced: kinetic and fluid. These models are described for plasmas (systems of particles interacting via electromagnetic fields) but are basic tools for analyzing many...
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Personal Name(s): | Gibbon, Paul (Corresponding Author) |
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Contributing Institute: |
Jülich Supercomputing Center; JSC |
Published in: | 2014 |
Imprint: |
2014
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Conference: | 2014-10-10 - 2014-12-19 |
Document Type: |
Lecture |
Research Program: |
ohne Topic |
Publikationsportal JuSER |
The course follows three converging patterns:1) A theoretical approach where two fundamental mathematical-physics approaches are introduced: kinetic and fluid. These models are described for plasmas (systems of particles interacting via electromagnetic fields) but are basic tools for analyzing many areas of science and engineering.2) A computer experiment approach where the student experiments plasma behavior conducting computer simulations and interpreting the observed behavior using the theoretical tools learned during the course.3) A phenomenological approach where observed processes in laboratory and astrophysical plasmas are discussed and their explanation is obtained based on the plasma physics and mathematical modeling learned during the class. This approach is the focus of the elective parts.Central to the class is learning that a system where different time and length scales are present can be modelled with different mathematical models depending on the phenomena one wants to analyse: fluid models at macroscopic scales and kinetic models at microscopic scales.After a common part followed by all students, three elective parts are available and each student can choose one of the three: space plasmas, relativistic plasmas or quantum plasmas. One project relative to the selected part is then assigned to each student and is developed during the semester. |