Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2022
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course provides an introduction to the international energy problems and to fusion research. In particular, the following topics are treated:
The energy demand. Different energy sources. Environment and energy. Possible future energy scenarios. The potential of fusion energy.
Brief history of fusion research. The research at KTH and internationally.
The Lawson criterion. The fusion plasma and its quality parameters.
Theoretical plasma models.
Equilibrium. Stability. Transport.
The tokamak today and as a reactor.
Alternative fusion. Inertial confinement.
The components of a reactor.
Safety and environmental problems.
Demonstration of the experimental device Extrap T2R at the Alfvén Lab, KTH.
Intended learning outcomes
The main objective of this course is to present and discuss fusion energy in the perspective of future national and global energy scenarios, as well as to provide basic knowledge in fusion physics.
The student should be able to
give an overview of the national and global energy production within a sustainable perspective
discuss the need for fusion energy for future production of electricity
describe the principles for for magnetic confinement, both at particle- and at macroscopic level
give an account of the most important plasma models
solve simpler problems within the fusion plasma physics fields of equilibrium, stability and transport
describe the basic plasma parameters and correspon-ding diagnostic techniques for fusion plasmas
explain the function of different plasma heating techniques
describe the components of a fusion reactor, and their functions
give an account of alternative confinement schemes and the planned route to a reactor
Preparations before course start
Recommended prerequisites
The course EF2200 Plasma Physics is recommended, however not necessary.
Literature
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Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
ÖVN1 - Assignments, 4.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Continual examination, consisting of home assignments (4.5 credits) and group work in class (1.5 credits). There is no final exam.
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
