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FYS-3026 Fusion plasma physics - 10 stp
The course is administrated by
Institutt for fysikk og teknologi
Type of course
The course is available as a singular course.The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright students.
Course overlap
FYS-8026 Fusion plasma physics 8 stp
Course contents
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. The course includes computer projects where the students will develop simulation codes and analyse experimental data.
Application deadline
Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.
Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.
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.
Objective 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
Language of instruction
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: 24 hours
Date for examination
Oral exam 01.06.2023;Off campus exam hand in date 19.05.2023
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.