Academic Studies

M.Sc. plasma physics

Area: Physical focus area 
Turn: WS + SS 
Mode: Elective module 
Workload/ Credits: 300 h/ 10 CP 
Semester: from 1st FS 
Duration: 1-2 semesters

Learning outcomes: Deeper understanding of plasma physics and complex plasmas; getting to know the research areas, specialization and preparation for the master thesis in the field of experimental and theoretical plasma physics.

Contents: Single particle motion, kinetic theory, Vlasov equation, Landau damping, fluid description, waves and instabilities; hydrodynamic basics, time and space scales; plasma diagnostics; physics of the plasma boundary layer; plasma surface interaction; discharge forms, heating mechanisms, plasma chemistry, light generation, plasma deposition, plasma etching; waves in plasmas, etc.

Literature: F. Chen: Introduction to Plasma physics and controlled fusion; M. Lieberman, A. Lichtenberg: Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing; Reece Roth: Industrial Plasma Engineering, T. J. M. Boyd and J,J, Sanderson: The Physics of Plasmas; D. R. Nicholson: Introduction to Plasma Theory; U. Frisch: Turbulence; W. D. McComb: The Physics of Fluid Turbulence; S. B. Pope: Turbulent Flows 

Teaching methods: Lecture, Exercise, Seminar 

Forms of examination: Prerequisites for awarding credit points: Module performance record: The module representative issues a performance record in which the individual events are listed and awards the final grade. The proof must be submitted to the Examination Office. Individual certificates can be submitted in advance to the Examination Office if the CP credit note is required for admission to the Master's thesis. The grade is the sum of the individual grades of the events weighted with the respective CP* divided by the total number of CPs achieved. - If the sum of the CPs produced is greater than the allowable 10 CP, the mean value is to be determined with the actual number of CPs achieved. Only partial weighting of a single course is not permitted. - If part of the individual services provided is not graded and therefore no average grade can be determined, the module grade for the physical focus area is to be determined by means of an oral examination (see § 5 Paragraph 4b PO B. Sc. /M. Sc. 2006). 
The number of credit points for events that are not specified in the course catalogue results from the number of SWS plus 1 additional CP for a graded individual performance.