Bachelor
2022/2023
Actual problems of modern physics
Type:
Compulsory course (Physics)
Area of studies:
Physics
Delivered by:
Faculty of Physics
Where:
Faculty of Physics
When:
3 year, 4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
5
Contact hours:
30
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course is devoted to studying fundamentals of physics of plasmas. Examples of plasma in nature and laboratory, as well as plasma applications, are given. Models of plasma systems are considered on the basis of thermodynamic, hydrodynamic and kinetic approaches. Particular attention is placed on collisional processes, which lead to plasma generation and production of active species.
Learning Objectives
- The objectives of the discipline "Fundamentals of plasma" are to acquire basic knowledge about of physics of plasmas
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of thermodynamics of low-temperature plasma and hydrodynamics of low-temperature plasma
- Demonstrates knowledge of scattering of particles in plasma
- Can explane methods of plasma generation and modern plasma applications
Course Contents
- Fundamentals of plasma.
- Thermodynamics of low-temperature plasma
- Hydrodynamics of low-temperature plasma.
- Scattering of particles in plasma.
- Kinetics of low-temperature plasma
- Electrical breakdown of gases and plasma decay
- Methods of plasma generation and modern plasma applications
Assessment Elements
- Report
- Written test
- ColloquiumThe colloquium is held orally at the end of module 4. The colloquium ticket includes 1 question; the answer will also ask short questions throughout the course.
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Belmont, G., Rezeau, L., Riconda, C., & Zaslavsky, A. (2019). Introduction to Plasma Physics. London, UK: ISTE Press - Elsevier. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1951640
- Основы физики плазмы, Голант, В. Е., 1977
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- James E. Drummond. (2013). Plasma Physics. [N.p.]: Dover Publications. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1150661