| This is a course in the basic theory of plasma physics
and magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) with applications and examples from solar
physics, magnetospheric physics, plasma experiments, and astrophysics.
The goal is to prepare the students for actual plasma physics & MHD
research in any of those fields.
The course calendar lists
the subjects treated in each lecture as well as the handouts, and provides
links to the assignments and to the visuals (overheads, pictures, movies)
shown in class.
A problem set will be assigned every other week. The combined
score of these sets makes up 50% of the final grade. The other 50% is earned
through an oral exam in December.
The following links may be useful and stimulating for
anyone interested in plasmas and their applications:
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