NE 528 Introduction to Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy

3 Credit Hours

Concepts in plasma physics, basics of thermonuclear reactions; charged particle collisions, single particle motions and drifts, radiation from plasmas and plasma waves, fluid theory of plasmas, formation and heating of plasmas, plasma confinement, fusion devices and other plasma applications.

Also listed as PY 528, though not through Engineering Online

Prerequisites

Applied Differential Equations II (NC State MA 401) AND  Physics for Engineers and Scientists II (NC State PY 208)

Course Objectives

Students completing NE 528 will have a general knowledge of plasmas including single particle motion, simple collective behavior, fluid treatments, and collisions.

Course Requirements

The final grade in the course is based upon:

Homework	40%
Exams (2)	15% each
Final Exam	30%

Textbook

Optional:

Principles of Plasma Physics for Engineers and Scientists, Umran S. Inan and Marek Golkowski, 1^st Edition, ISBN: 978-0-521-19372-6

Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion,  F. Chen, 3rd Edition, ISBN: 978-3-319-22308-7

Updated 4/16/2024