The course introduces concepts of partially ionized gases (plasmas) and their role in a wide range of science and engineering fields. Fundamental topics include: motion of charged particles in electromagnetic fields; equilibrium kinetic theory; collisions; transport theory; fluid equations; magnetohydrodynamic models; sheaths. Application topics are chosen from: plasma diagnostics; plasma discharges; spacecraft/environment interactions, and plasma-assisted materials processing. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have taken AE/ME 5110 “Introduction to Plasma Dynamics”.
AE 5134: Plasma Dynamics
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