Nonlinear Physics of Fusion Plasma
| Numbering Code | G-ENG38 7R013 LE59 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | Target Student | |||
| Language | English | Day/Period | Tue.3 | |
| Instructor name | MURAKAMI SADAYOSHI (Graduate School of Engineering Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course provides a comprehensive introduction to computational modeling and simulation of magnetically confined fusion plasmas. Topics include elements of nonlinear plasma physics, modeling of various phenomena in fusion plasmas, computational methods in plasma physics, and integrated simulation of fusion plasmas | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
Nonlinear Phenomena in Plasma Physics,1time,Review of nonlinear phenomena in plasmas; modeling of plasmas Nonlinear Waves in Plasmas,2times,Nonlinear ion acoustic waves; Korteweg de Vries equation; Soliton; Nonlinear Schrodinger equation Wave-Particle Interaction in Plasmas,2times,Linear wave particle resonant interaction; Landau damping; Trapping in a single wave: Nonlinear interaction with waves; Stochastic particle motion; Quasi-linear interaction Wave-Wave Interaction in Plasmas,2times,Parametric instability; Three-wave interaction Numerical Analysis of Differential Equations,4times,Basics of numerical simulations; Ordinary differential equation; Partial differential equation; Matrix solver Numerical Simulation of Fusion Plasmas,3times,Numerical simulation of fusion plasmas: equilibrium, transport, heating and current drive, stability, energetic particles, integrated modeling Assessment of Achievement,1time,Assessment of Achievement |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Report in English | |||
| Course Requirements | Plasma Physics, Fundamental Magnetohydrodynamics, Fusion Plasma Physics, or equivalents | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | None | ||
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