Fusion plasma physics
About the course
The course is available as a singular course.The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright students.
The course content is dynamic and will reflect the interests of the participating students and the ongoing research on fusion plasma physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology. Following a general introduction to the quest for controlled thermonuclear fusion and magnetic confinement, students will learn about waves, instabilities, and collisional as well as fluctuation-induced transport in magnetized plasmas using both kinetic and fluid descriptions. Cross-field transport of particles and heat due to collective motions is an issue of major concern for future fusion reactors and is the main research topic at the department.
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.
Objectives of the course
Knowledge - The student can:
- describe the principles of fusion processes, energy confinement, power balance, and the basic design of a fusion power reactor
- explain the principles of magnetic confinement of plasmas, in particular the Tokamak and Stellarator concepts
- describe equilibrium and stability of magnetically confined plasmas
- identify causes of particle and heat transport in magnetically confined plasmas
- describe the power and particle exhaust and the role of plasma-wall interactions
Skills - The student can:
- obtain and interpret relevant new theories about magnetic confinement, heating, stability and transport
- analyze and interpret data from experimental measurements and numerical simulations
- solve basic problems in fluid and plasma dynamics using analytical and numerical methods
General competence - The student can:
- incorporate current events and new scientific information into a critical thinking
- communicate theories, problem descriptions and solutions
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
FYS-2009 Introduction to plasma physics, MAT-2200 Differential Equations, MAT-2201 Numerical Methods
Credit reduction
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-8026 Fusion plasma physics 8 ects
Teaching methods
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.Schedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open for exchange students with a Bachelor's degree in physics or similar educations.
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT
Examination
| Oral exam | Duration: 60 Minutes |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| ObligMandatory Assignment 1 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Mandatory Assignment 2 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Mandatory Assignment 3 | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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