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PHYS
427 (3-0)3
Introduction
to Plasma Physics
Basic equations and conservation laws; first-order orbit theory; exact
static solutions; plasma waves; definition of plasma; plasma frequency;
gyro frequency; Debye length; waves in a cold plasma; longitudinal and
transverse waves; CMA diagram.
PHYS
428 (3-0)3
Introduction
to Magnetohydrodynamics
Ideal MHD model; two-fluid and single-fluid equations; validity
conditions; conservation laws, "frozen" magnetic field; virial
theorem; problems of equilibrium (pinches, tokamak, REP, Elmo Bumpy
Torus, mirrors); MHD stability; energy principle; kink, flute and
ballooning modes; suydam's criteria; Taylor's theory
PHYS
561(3-0)3
Magnetohydrodynamics
Derivation of fluid and MHD equations; hydrostatic equilibrium and
hydromagnetic stability; MHD instabilities; hydrodynamic waves; current
topics.
PHYS
562 (3-0)3
Plasma
Physics
The basic equations and conservation laws; first order orbit theory;
adiabatic invariants; ideal MHD model; plasma equilibrium and stability;
energy principle; plasma waves; waves-particle interaction; wave-wave
interaction; weak turbulence theory.
PHYS
563 (3-0)3
Solar
and Planetary Plasma Physics
Kinetic properties of coronal gas; hydrostatic properties of coronal
atmosphere; extension of the solar wind into space; interplanetary
magnetic fields; interplanetary irregularities; propagation of energetic
solar particles; pulsars.
PHYS
564 (3-0)3
Fundamentals
of Fusion Plasma Systems
Energy alternative thermonuclear fusion; inertial and magnetic
confinement systems; Tokomak, stellorators and mirror machines; plasma
focus and pinches; alternative magnetic confinement systems; Laser
fusion systems; concept of fusion reactors; formation and heating of a
plasma.
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PHYS-419
(3-2) 4
Optoelectronics-I
Fundamental
Tools of Optoelectronics: Maxwell’s Equations
Planer
Slab, Step-Index and Graded-Index Wave Guides
Dispersion
in Wave Guides
Attenuation
and Non-Linear Effects in Waveguides
The
Beam Propagation Method for Analyzing Optical Waveguides
Coupled
Mode Theory and Application
PHYS-420
(3-2)
4
Optoelectronics-I
Coupling
Between Optical Sources and Waveguides
Optical
Detectors
Optical
Radiation and Amplification
Semiconductor
Lasers
Optical
Devices
Waveguide
Modulators
Fiber-Optic
Sensors
PHYS
425 (3-0)3
Introduction
to Laser Physics
Basic principles of laser light; properties of laser and physical
background of production; laser resonators, mirrors and modes; the types
of lasers; solid-state lasers, gas lasers, liquid lasers, semiconductor
lasers and lasers to come.
PHYS 527 (3-0)3
Optoelectronics
Principles of quantum optics; optoelectronic materials; rare-earth-doped
silica fiber lasers; cw performance of fiber optics; Q-switching of
optical fiber lasers; digital optics; atmospheric and intersattelite
optical communications; thermal imaging; ring laser gyro.
PHYS 728 (3-0)3
Electromagnetic
Waves
Applications
of electromagnetic waves,
Waveguides,
LEDs, Methots of solution to the wave equation
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