PHYS-736 / 4 crédits

Enseignant(s): Brunner Stephan, Graves Jonathan

Langue: Anglais

Remark: Next time: Fall 2025


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)

Resources

Moodle Link

Dans les plans d'études

  • Forme de l'examen: Multiple (session libre)
  • Matière examinée: Plasma instabilities
  • Cours: 36 Heure(s)
  • Exercices: 20 Heure(s)
  • Type: optionnel

Semaine de référence

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