A diagnostic method for the project is selected among the plasma diagnostics installed at the EXTRAP T2R device, which includes magnetic diagnostics, interferometer, Thomson scattering, spectrometers, bolometers, SXR camera, and electric probes.
FED3350 Fusion Plasma Diagnostics, Advanced Course 6.0 credits
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FED3350 (Spring 2019–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FED3350 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
When completing the course, the student should be able to
- explain in detail the physics principle for a selected plasma diagnostic,
- perform the setting up of the diagnostic,
- operate the diagnostic and carry out the data acquisition during EXTRAP T2R plasma experiments,
write computer programs for analysis of the acquired data.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
PhD students in the fields of electrical engineering, plasma physics, nuclear engineering, or similar.
Recommended prerequisites
PhD students in the fields of electrical engineering, plasma physics, nuclear engineering, or similar.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- EXA1 - Examination, 6.0 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examination is based on satisfactory completion of individual projects.
Other requirements for final grade
Handed in project report.
Examiner
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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle