PHYS-445 / 4 credits

Teacher: Fasoli Ambrogio

Language: English


Summary

The goal of the course is to provide the physics and technology basis for controlled fusion research, from the main elements of plasma physics to the reactor concepts.

Content

Learning Prerequisites

Recommended courses

Basicknowledge of electricity and magnetism, and of simple concepts of fluids

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Design the main elements of a fusion reactor
  • Identify the main physics challenges on the way to fusion
  • Identify the main technological challenges of fusion

Teaching methods

Ex cathedra and in-class exercises

Assessment methods

oral examen (100%)

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nuclear fusion and plasma physics
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nuclear fusion and plasma physics
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nuclear fusion and plasma physics
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nuclear fusion and plasma physics
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nuclear fusion and plasma physics
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nuclear fusion and plasma physics
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nuclear fusion and plasma physics
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Nuclear fusion and plasma physics
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks

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