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Course content: Graduate level course. Basic physics knowledge (mechanics, E&M, statistical physics) is assumed, though relevant reviews will be given Evaluation: Problem set: 30% Midterm: 30% Final exam: 40% Bonus: 25 min presentation on your/suggested topic Midterm & Final Exams: No printed matter allowed in the class, any hand written notes are allowed. Problem sets: ~ Every week Collaboration policy: Discussion is encouraged, copying discouraged. If a problem has been solved in a very close collaboration with someone, please state it openly. Text: -Introduction to Plasma Physics by Paul Bellan -Plasma Physics: An Introduction to the Theory of Astrophysical, Geophysical and Laboratory Plasmas by Peter Sturrock -Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion by Francis F. Chen All books have been put on reserve in the physics Library. Useful Links: plasmas.org MIT online course U of Texas Plasma Course Another U of Texas Plasma Course Plasma Notes by Gedalin Calculator NRL PLASMA FORMULARY Syllabus Problem Sets and Solutions: Problem set 1 - solution Problem set 2- solution Problem set 3 - solution Problem set 4 -solution Problem set 5 - solutions Problem set 6 - solution Problem set 7 -solution Problem set 8 - solution Problem set 9 - solution | |||||||||