Faculty of Science

Model (No 12)

Course Specification : Plasma Physics

2010 - 2011

 
Farabi Quality Management of Education and Learning - 21/11/2024
University :Damietta University
Faculty :Faculty of Science
Department :الفيزياء
1- Course data :-
Code: 407ف
Course title: Plasma Physics
Year/Level: رابعة فيزياء
Program Title:
  • physics
Specialization:
Teaching Hours: Theoretical: 3Tutorial: 1Practical:
2- Course aims :-
  1. Build up a good background on the field of Plasma Physics and its various applications
3- Course Learning Outcomes :-
4- Course contents :-
NoTopicsWeek
1Introduction
2Particle Orbit Theory
3Application of Single particle model
4Adiabatic invariant parameters
5Magnetic mirrors and pitch angle
6Fluid theory- Stress tensor
7Derivation of nonlinear basic equations with collision effect
8Classification of Plasma Waves.
9Electron, ion and dust acoustic waves
10Poisson’s equation and Plasma approximation
11Circular polarized waves
12Electromagnetic waves
13Landau damping and knietic theory
14Solution of the dispersion relation
15Plasma Instability

5- Teaching and learning methods :-
SMethod
Lecture method
Disscussion method
Make a breif essay about interesting plasma subject

6- Teaching and learning methods of disables :-
  1. None

7- Student assessment :-
A. Timing
NoMethodWeek
1Periodic2
2Periodic5
3Periodic7
4Periodic10
5Oral14
B. Degree
NoMethodDegree
1Mid_term examination0
2Final_term examination90
3Oral examination 10
4Practical examination 0
5Semester work0
6Other types of asessment0
Total100%

8- List of books and references
SItemType
1lecture notes from the internet web sites and others from major textbooks
2Introduction to plasma physics"," Plasma Dynamics" F. F. Chen
3" Waves in Dusty Plasma Physics" F. Verheests,
4Physics of Plasmas, J. Plasma Physics, Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion.
5 Introduction to Dusty Plasma Physics" Shukla and Mamun

9- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
SContentStudy week
Introduction
Particle Orbit Theory
Application of Single particle model
Adiabatic invariant parameters
Magnetic mirrors and pitch angle
Fluid theory- Stress tensor
Derivation of nonlinear basic equations with collision effect
Classification of Plasma Waves.
Electron, ion and dust acoustic waves
Poisson’s equation and Plasma approximation
Circular polarized waves
Electromagnetic waves
Landau damping and knietic theory
Solution of the dispersion relation
Plasma Instability

Course Coordinator(s): -
  1. وائل فاروق حامد الطيبانى
Head of department: -
صلاح كامل محمد اللبنى