Charging of particles in complex plasmas. Electrostatic potential around a particle and interaction between particles. Momentum exchange and forces in complex plasmas. Waves and instabilities in complex plasmas. Kinetic theory of complex plasmas. Phase transitions in strongly coupled complex plasmas. Interdisciplinary aspects of complex plasmas. Dust in fusion devices. Dust in space plasmas.
FEF3360 Complex Plasmas 8.0 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completed course the students should be able to
· appreciate difference between multicomponent and complex (dusty) plasmas
· distinguish different regimes of dust (small body)- plasma interaction
· describe and explain the approaches used in the description of those regimes
discuss applications and interdisciplinary aspects of complex plasmas
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Complex (Dusty) Plasmas: Current status, open issues, perspectives
V.E. Fortov, A.V. Ivlev, S. A. Khrapak, A.G. Khrapak, G.E. Morfill
Physics Reports, Vol. 421, Nos.1-2, December 2005
Elementary Physics of Complex Plasmas
V.N. Tsytovich, G.E. Morfill, S.V. Vladimirov and H.M. Thomas
(Lect. Notes Phys. 731, Springer, Berlin Heidelberg 2008)
Selected journal papers
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
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Other requirements for final grade
Seminar presentations and final oral exam.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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
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Education cycle
Third cycle
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Contact
Svetlana Ratynskaia