Debye length, mean free path, plasma frequency, collision frequency. Max planck institute for plasma physics,boltzmannstr. The construction of iter and demo involves high technology in the field of heating, material science and technology and superconductivity. Torpex is a basic plasma physics toroidal device located at the crpp epfl in lausanne. Learn the basics of plasma, one of the fundamental states of matter, and the different types of models used to describe it, including fluid and kinetic. Even the visual impression of a plasma is only the radiation from embedded atoms. In torpex, a vertical magnetic field superposed on a toroidal field creates helicoidal field lines with both ends terminating on the torus vessel. The goal of the course is to provide the physics and technology basis for controlled fusion research, from the main elements of plasma physics to the reactor. Applications concerning laboratory, space, and astrophysical plasmas are discussed throughout the. This course will provide you with a basic knowledge of plasma physics and of its applications, which will enable you to understand some of the most important phenomena in space and astrophysics, how plasmas can be used in industry, and how we can achieve fusion on earth to contribute solving the problem of energy in sustainable development. The swiss plasma center, created in september 2015, follows up the mission of the center for research in plasma physics crpp and is reinforcing the international aura and impact of switzerland in plasma and fusion research.
View all online courses created by the epfl center for digital education moocs factory. Lectures in plasma physics illinois institute of technology. Summary this course completes the knowledge in plasma physics that students have acquired in the previous two courses, with a discussion of different applications, in the fields of controlled fusion and magnetic confinement, astrophysical and space plasmas, and societal and industrial applications. Usyd senior plasma physics lectures 42,827 views 9. Summary following an introduction of the main plasma properties, the fundamental concepts of the fluid and kinetic theory of plasmas are introduced.
In section 2 we introduce ey plasma properties like quasik neutrality, shielding, particle transport processes and sheath formation. This course is the first of two courses introducing plasma physics and its applications. Pdf version preface about the cdromtable of contents author index photo gallery europhysics conference abstracts 29th european physical society conference on plasma physics and controlled fusion montreux, 17th 21st june 2002 editors. Epfl scalasparkbigdata big data analysis with scala and spark. The interaction of plasma with first wall surfaces will have a considerable impact on the performance of fusion plasmas, the lifetime of plasma facing components and the retention of tritium in next step burning plasma experiments progress in the iter physics basis, chap. The proposed research activities are focused on the simulation and improvement of physics understanding of plasma turbulence at. Summary the goal of the course is to provide the physics and technology basis for controlled fusion research, from the main elements of plasma physics to the reactor concepts. Swiss federal institute of technology lausanne is offering free online course on plasma physics. Iv characteristic of the probe as the applied bias voltage v b, is swept from a negative to a positive potential. After completing this course, you will have the prerequisites to enjoy plasma physics. A rigorous introduction to the plasma state will be followed by a description of the models, from single particle, to kinetic and fluid, which can be applied to. The interaction of plasma with first wall surfaces will have a considerable impact on the performance of fusion plasmas, the lifetime of plasmafacing components and the retention of tritium in next step burning plasma experiments progress in the iter physics basis, chap. The goal of this talk is to shine some light on the pertinent physics at the edge of a fusion device and explain the physics models that we developed for its description, the simulation capabilities we established, and our advances in the theoretical understanding of edge turbulence.
Examples include controlled fusion research, ionospheric physics, magnetospheric physics, solar physics, astrophysics, plasma propulsion, semiconductor processing, and metals processing. Today hes professor at epfl and leads the basic plasma physics and applications group at the swiss plasma center spc. The course, which was open to all iit students, served to introduce the basic concept of plasmas and to describe the potentially practical uses of plasma. International collaborations, superconductivity for fusion and plasma applications. Through a wide range of research programs, all connected to education and training at different levels, we work to advance our understanding of the physics of plasmas and develop fusion as an energy source. Applications, which deals with plasma applications in astrophysics, industry, medicine, nuclear fusion and laserplasma interaction. Plasma physics iii this course completes the knowledge in plasma physics that students have acquired in the previous two courses, with a discussion of different applications, in the fields of controlled fusion and magnetic confinement, astrophysical and space plasmas, and s. This course completes the knowledge in plasma physics that students have acquired in the previous two courses, with a discussion of different applications. Mar 18, 2015 this course will provide you with a basic knowledge of plasma physics and of its applications, which will enable you to understand some of the most important phenomena in space and astrophysics. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Turbulence at the boundary of toroidal plasmas with open.
Introduction, which introduces the basics of plasma physics, plasmaapplication forms an originally 9 week mooc introducing plasma physics and its applications. The commission on plasma physics c16 was established by the international union of pure and applied physics in 1969 to promote the exchange of information and views among the members of the international scientific community in the general field of plasma physics. Plasma physics i introduction formation continue unil epfl. Therefore, we must use indirect evidence to deduce plasma properties, like density, temperature and motion. It is one of the two swiss federal institutes of technology, and it has three main missions. Isothermal internal kink instability in a toroidally rotating.
Each time my students have grasped the principle of a plasma process, i ask what we can learn about the plasma by studying this process. Edge turbulence is often dominated by blobs or filaments, magneticfieldaligned plasma structures observed in the edge of virtually all magnetized plasmas. The quality of the course has been further improved in particular the transcripts and the slides. Theory and simulation of the plasma dynamics at the edge of. Basic theoretical knowledge of plasma physics 2nd cycle epfl or equivalent in the programs. Plasma, the fourth state of matter, is by far the most abundant form of known matter in the universe.
Phd student positions in theoretical plasma physics at epfl. In a recent study 1 of this instability it was found that sonic toroidal rotation of the plasma transforms the internal kink instability into a stable oscillation if. They also influence the life time of plasma facing components, impurity production and influx, main chamber recycling, tritium retention, and helium ash removal. Thank you for accepting and using electronic proceedings.
It is therefore crucial to understand the physics of ntms and ensure their reliable control. Isothermal internal kink instability in a toroidally. At its two sites, the epfl and the paul scherrer institute psi, the swiss plasma center, contributes. Because plasma physics is rich in both concepts and regimes, it has also often served as an incubator for. Plasma astrophysics one of the most common but least understood phenomena in the universe is an explosive process called magnetic reconnection. Research in plasma physics crpp has become the swiss plasma center spc. Introduction to plasma physics princeton university. The charged particles are produced by ionization of a propellant gas, which creates both ions and electrons and forms what is called a plasma. Plasma physics authorstitles recent submissions 25 skipped. The swiss plasma center is one of the worlds leading fusion research laboratories.
Lecture 1 definition of a plasma, examples, plasma temperature, debye shielding, plasma criteria duration. Pppls magnetic reconnection experiment mrx studies this process, which gives rise to astrophysical events that include auroras, solar flares and geomagnetic storms. From the study of far distant astrophysical objects, over diverse applications in industry and medicine, to the ultimate goal of. Following an introduction of the main plasma properties, the fundamental concepts of the fluid and kinetic theory of plasmas are introduced. Epfl progfun1 functional programming principles in scala.
The tcv tokamak at crpp epfl is ideally placed to explore issues at the interface between plasma physics and plasma control, by combining a stateoftheart digital realtime control system with a flexible and powerful set of actuators, in particular the electron cyclotron heating and current drive system ecrheccd. This physics course, taught by worldrenowned experts of the field, gives you the opportunity to acquire a basic knowledge of plasma physics. Theory of fusion plasmas joint varenna lausanne international workshop since 1988. One of these experiments is torpex, in which a comprehensive characterization of plasma turbulence has been conducted in the presence of open helical magnetic field lines in toroidal geometry. Applications, which deals with plasma applications in astrophysics, industry, medicine, nuclear fusion and laser plasma interaction. This thesis explores the physics and control of ntms, by means of dedicated experiments in the tcv tokamak and interpretative simulations with the modified rutherford equation mre, a model widely used in interpreting island width evolutions. The first mooc to teach the basics of plasma physics and its main applications. Basic plasma physics devices represent an alternative solution to perform turbulence studies with the possibility of rigorously validating numerical codes. First mooc on plasma physics and its applications epfl.
The center includes at present about 100 staff and 40 graduate students, in six research lines. To enjoy this part on plasma applications, it is recommended to first familiarize yourself with the plasma physics basics taught in plasmaintroduction. The plasma physics division conducts a broad theoretical and experimental program of basic and applied research in plasma physics, laboratory discharge, and space plasmas, intense electron and ion beams and photon sources, atomic physics, pulsed power sources, laser physics, advanced spectral diagnostics, and nonlinear systems. Introduction plasmaintroductionx the first mooc to teach the basics of plasma physics, now in selfpaced mode. Many students of experimental plasma physics are given the task of constructing and implementing a. In this course applicants will learn the basics of plasma, one of the fundamental states of matter, and the different types of models used to describe it, including fluid and kinetic. Applications are back on edx, under a new, augmented version. Piero caldirola international centre for the promotion of science and international school of plasma physics. Petersburg, russia interaction of powerful electromagnetic waves with plasma accompanied by wave. Content 1 basics of thermonuclear fusion 2 the plasma state and its collective effects 3 charged particle motion and collisional effects 4 fluid description of a plasma 5 plasma equilibrium and stability 6 magnetic confinement.
Ricci and colleagues at the plasma physics research center crpp of epfl, recorded the first massive open online course mooc on the basics of plasma physics and its main applications. Tokamak edge physics and plasma surface interactions. Applications of plasma physics are many and varied. Review and perspectives of electrostatic turbulence and. Introduction plasmaintroduction the first mooc to teach the basics of plasma physics, now in selfpaced mode. Tokamak and stellarator 7 waves in plasma 8 waveparticle. Simonchik institute of molecular and atomic physics nasb, minsk, belarus ioffe physicaltechnical institute ras, st. Theory of plasmas, basic plasma physics, tcv tokamak physics fusion. If you have not had the opportunity to follow or finish the mooc course on plasma physics and its applications, you have the possibility to take it again. The ambitious perspectives of the swiss plasma center are becoming reality, thanks to our stakeholders, among which are the eth board, the seri, the epfl faculty of basic sciences and institute of physics, the swiss national science foundation, innosuissekti, cern, iter, fusion for energy and eurofusion. Plasma physics and applications epflx on edx about video. The swiss plasma center continues to enable epfl to fulfill its obligations on the way to fusion energy in the broader context of europe, euratom and iter.
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