Spring 2024
PHYSICS 142 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to Plasma Physics
Stuart D Bale
Jan 16, 2024 - May 03, 2024
Tu, Th
03:30 pm - 04:59 pm
Physics Building 325
Class #:19638
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Physics
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
24
Enrolled: 11
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 35
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
FRI, MAY 10TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cory 237
Other classes by Stuart D Bale
Course Catalog Description
Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields, dynamics of fully ionized plasma from both microscopic and macroscopic point of view, magnetohydrodynamics, small amplitude waves; examples from astrophysics, space sciences and controlled-fusion research.
Class Notes
Prerequisites: 5A/B/C (or Phys-7A/B/C or 8A/B), 110A
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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