FYS-3016 | UiT

Type of course

The course is available as a singular course. The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright students.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are a Bachelor's degree in physics or similar education, including specialization in physics worth the equivalent of not less than 80 ECTS credits. Local admission, application code 9371 - singular courses at Master's level.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

FYS-3016 Complex (dusty) plasma 10 stp
FYS-8016 Complex (dusty) plasma 10 stp

Course content

The course deals with dusty plasma and dust plasma interactions in space, the upper atmosphere of Earth and in the ionosphere of other solar system objects. The concept of dusty plasma and the physics of dust interactions with atoms, ions and photons will be introduced and applied to phenomena associated with cosmic dust and occurring in the solar system. Topics included are the origin and evolution of dust in the planetary system, the interactions in atmospheres, and associated phenomena like meteors, noctilucent clouds and other layers. The observation with different methods will be addressed.

Recommended prerequisites

FYS-2009 Introduction to plasma physics

Objectives of the course

Knowledge - The student can

understand and describe the physical principles of complex dusty plasma
describe the cosmic dust as a component of the small solar system objects based on different observational results
apply concepts of plasma physics to explain dust interactions in space and ionospheres and describe the limitations of plasma models
understand and apply methods to evaluate dust charging in a space plasma
analyze the role of dust in formation of layers in the upper atmosphere
evaluate strength and weakness of different methods to study cosmic dust

Skills - The student can

apply plasma physics concepts to dusty plasma in ionospheres and other environments studied with space missions
analyze observational data to quantify atmospheric and space conditions associated with dust interactions
apply knowledge of charging processes to evaluate the surface charges of dust and other objects in space

General expertise - The student can

present research work on cosmic dust in atmospheres and ionospheres of Earth and other solar system objects
appreciate the experimental principles used to observe dust and dusty plasma phenomena in space and in the upper atmosphere
appreciate the importance of dusty plasma and layered phenomena for climate chance studies

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction is English, and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 40 hours

Exercises: 30 hours

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements, including prerequisites. Please see the Admission requirements" and the "Prerequisite" sections for more information. Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412

Examination

Examination:	Duration:	Grade scale:
Oral exam	30 Minutes	A–E, fail F
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Mandatory assignment 1		Approved – not approved
Mandatory assignment 2		Approved – not approved
Mandatory assignment 3		Approved – not approved

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Re-sit examination

There will not be arranged a re-sit examination for this course.

spring 2024 FYS-3016 Dust and complex (dusty) plasma in space and ionospheres - 10 ECTS