Plasma instabilities
PHYS-736 / 4 credits
Teacher(s): Brunner Stephan, Graves Jonathan
Language: English
Remark: Next time: Fall 2023
Frequency
Every 2 years
Summary
To complete the theoretical knowledge acquired before the graduate studies.
Content
1. Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
2. MHD Equilibrium and Instabilities in Tokamak Plasmas
3. Kinetic Theory of Microinstabilities
4. Introduction to Non-linear Phenomena
5. Kinetic Theory of Macroscopic Instabilities
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Basic theoretical knowledge of plasma physics (2nd cycle EPFL or equivalent)
In the programs
- Exam form: Multiple (session free)
- Subject examined: Plasma instabilities
- Lecture: 36 Hour(s)
- Exercises: 20 Hour(s)