Scattering and transformation of transverse and longitudinal waves in plasmas. Radiation scattering as a noninvasive plasma diagnostic.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to
account for basic equations and explain the physical principles behind them
make short derivations and account for the principles behind longer derivations
give physical interpretation of the results of derivations.
Learning activities
Short quizzes for understanding: all students present in the lecture are involved.
Problem solving classes: individual hand-in assignments to be solved at home, over the course duration all students get an opportunity to present their solution(s) on the whiteboard.
Seminars: well-defined material is distributed to the students, over the course duration all students will get an opportunity to present and discuss a selected theme/question.
Problem-solving for the exam: individual hand-in assignments distributed after the corresponding modules. The problems are to be solved at home following the techniques introduced at the lectures and the course material.
Preparation for the oral exam: exam questions will be given at the beginning of the course to guide the student learning and encourage a uniform study-load distribution.
Detailed plan
The course material and corresponding learning activities are structured in four modules as:
‘Fluctuation theory’- Lectures, problem solving, seminar
‘Linear response theory, collective modes in plasmas’- Lectures, problem solving, seminar
‘Emission formula in plasmas’ - Lecture
‘Wave scattering and transformation in plasmas’ - Lectures and joint discussion
Preparation activities:
reading the course material
answering the questions contained in the lecture notes
solving individual hand-in assignments
making notes for a short oral presentation and joint discussions
The examination consists of two parts:
solutions of individual hand-in assignments
oral exam, extended answers to questions formulated in the exam-question list
Preparations before course start
Recommended prerequisites
Basic courses in electromagnetic field theory.
EF2200 Plasma physics or equivalent.
Literature
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Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
INL1 - Hand-in assignments, 4.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
TENA - Oral exam, 3.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
Grading criteria/assessment criteria
The oral exam comprises two parts:
Discussion of the solutions of the individual hand-in assignments
Discussion of selected questions from the list of oral exam questions
For the highest grade, the students shall demonstrate their:
Ability to explain concepts of fluctuation theory
Command of short derivations and understanding of principles behind longer derivations
Ability to perform dimensional analysis
Physical interpretation of the key results
Critical assessment of the key results , e.g. by referring to known limits, results from fluid approach or dimensional analysis
The final grade for the exam is sum of the grades of the two parts.
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.
