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| SPAT0001-1 | Plasma Physics
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| Duration : | 25h Th, 5h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Hervé Lamy, Anne Thoul |
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| Coordinator : | Anne Thoul |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Plasmas make more than 99% of the Universe. It is an ionized gaz. The study of plasmas will therefore use the equations of hydrodynamics, and electromagnetic forces will dominate. A knowledge of plasma physics is mandatory to study the ionosphere, the magnetosphere, the interplanetary medium, planet atmospheres, but also for the conception of spatial missions, and for nuclear fusion.
The aim of the course will be to give some basic notions of plasma physics. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Basic notions of Plasma Physics. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| The student needs knowledge of mathematics and physics at the level of that taught at the level of bachelor in the physics section. Some knowledge of fluid mechanics and electromagnetism are very useful. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 25 hours of lectures.
5 hours for exercices and/or preparation of a personal work. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes and Powerpoint presentations will be made available. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| The student will be evaluated through a written exam. |
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Contacts :
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| Anne Thoul
Anne.Thoul@ulg.ac.be |
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