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. 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. Summary following an introduction of the main plasma properties, the fundamental concepts of the fluid and kinetic theory of plasmas are introduced. 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. Introduction plasmaintroduction the first mooc to teach the basics of plasma physics, now in selfpaced mode. Plasma, the fourth state of matter, is by far the most abundant form of known matter in the universe. 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. 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. 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.
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. Review and perspectives of electrostatic turbulence and. 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. In section 2 we introduce ey plasma properties like quasik neutrality, shielding, particle transport processes and sheath formation. This course completes the knowledge in plasma physics that students have acquired in the previous two courses, with a discussion of different applications. Research in plasma physics crpp has become the swiss plasma center spc. Phd student positions in theoretical plasma physics at epfl. At its two sites, the epfl and the paul scherrer institute psi, the swiss plasma center, contributes. Basic investigation of turbulent structures and blobs of.
The construction of iter and demo involves high technology in the field of heating, material science and technology and superconductivity. Many students of experimental plasma physics are given the task of constructing and implementing a. 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. View all online courses created by the epfl center for digital education moocs factory. Swiss federal institute of technology lausanne is offering free online course on plasma physics. 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. It is therefore crucial to understand the physics of ntms and ensure their reliable control. From the study of far distant astrophysical objects, over diverse applications in industry and medicine, to the ultimate goal of. Applications are back on edx, under a new, augmented version. Following an introduction of the main plasma properties, the fundamental concepts of the fluid and kinetic theory of plasmas are introduced.
Thank you for accepting and using electronic proceedings. 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. Tokamak edge physics and plasma surface interactions. First mooc on plasma physics and its applications epfl.
Because plasma physics is rich in both concepts and regimes, it has also often served as an incubator for. This physics course, taught by worldrenowned experts in the field, will provide you with an overview of applications in plasma physics. Even the visual impression of a plasma is only the radiation from embedded atoms. 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 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. Lecture 1 definition of a plasma, examples, plasma temperature, debye shielding, plasma criteria duration.
The swiss plasma center is one of the worlds leading fusion research laboratories. Applications, which deals with plasma applications in astrophysics, industry, medicine, nuclear fusion and laser plasma interaction. Isothermal internal kink instability in a toroidally rotating. 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. European physical society conference on plasma physics and. They also influence the life time of plasma facing components, impurity production and influx, main chamber recycling, tritium retention, and helium ash removal. Plasma physics authorstitles recent submissions 25 skipped. Examples include controlled fusion research, ionospheric physics, magnetospheric physics, solar physics, astrophysics, plasma propulsion, semiconductor processing, and metals processing. 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. 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. Introduction, which introduces the basics of plasma physics, plasmaapplication forms an originally 9 week mooc introducing plasma physics and its applications. 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. 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.
Usyd senior plasma physics lectures 42,827 views 9. Simonchik institute of molecular and atomic physics nasb, minsk, belarus ioffe physicaltechnical institute ras, st. Max planck institute for plasma physics,boltzmannstr. Theory of plasmas, basic plasma physics, tcv tokamak physics fusion. Torpex is a basic plasma physics toroidal device located at the crpp epfl in lausanne. 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. Isothermal internal kink instability in a toroidally. 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. 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. Iv characteristic of the probe as the applied bias voltage v b, is swept from a negative to a positive potential.
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The electron cyclotron ec system of iter for the initial configuration is designed to provide 20mw of rf power into the plasma during 3600s and a duty cycle of up to 25% for heating and co and. Plasma physics and applications epflx on edx about video. Lectures in plasma physics this manuscript is the written version of seven twohour lectures that i gave as a minicourse in plasma physics at illinois institute of technology in 1978 and 1980. 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. Therefore, we must use indirect evidence to deduce plasma properties, like density, temperature and motion. 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. 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. Basic theoretical knowledge of plasma physics 2nd cycle epfl or equivalent in the programs. This physics course, taught by worldrenowned experts of the field, gives you the opportunity to acquire a basic knowledge of plasma physics. In torpex, a vertical magnetic field superposed on a toroidal field creates helicoidal field lines with both ends terminating on the torus vessel. 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 proposed research activities are focused on the simulation and improvement of physics understanding of plasma turbulence at the edge of magnetic fusion devices. The proposed research activities are focused on the simulation and improvement of physics understanding of plasma turbulence at. Petersburg, russia interaction of powerful electromagnetic waves with plasma accompanied by wave. Basic plasma physics devices represent an alternative solution to perform turbulence studies with the possibility of rigorously validating numerical codes. Lectures in plasma physics illinois institute of technology. The center includes at present about 100 staff and 40 graduate students, in six research lines.
Today hes professor at epfl and leads the basic plasma physics and applications group at the swiss plasma center spc. It is one of the two swiss federal institutes of technology, and it has three main missions. 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. The charged particles are produced by ionization of a propellant gas, which creates both ions and electrons and forms what is called a plasma. This chapter contains a short discussion of some fundamental plasma phenomena. Introduction to plasma physics princeton university.
Applications of plasma physics are many and varied. 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. Tokamak and stellarator 7 waves in plasma 8 waveparticle. Theory of fusion plasmas joint varenna lausanne international workshop since 1988. Applications concerning laboratory, space, and astrophysical plasmas are discussed throughout the. Pppls magnetic reconnection experiment mrx studies this process, which gives rise to astrophysical events that include auroras, solar flares and geomagnetic storms. Plasma physics i introduction formation continue unil epfl. Plasma astrophysics one of the most common but least understood phenomena in the universe is an explosive process called magnetic reconnection. 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.
Debye length, mean free path, plasma frequency, collision frequency. 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. 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. After completing this course, you will have the prerequisites to enjoy plasma physics. Turbulence at the boundary of toroidal plasmas with open. Introduction plasmaintroductionx the first mooc to teach the basics of plasma physics, now in selfpaced mode. Epfl progfun1 functional programming principles in scala. Theory and simulation of the plasma dynamics at the edge of. Applications, which deals with plasma applications in astrophysics, industry, medicine, nuclear fusion and laserplasma interaction. To enjoy this part on plasma applications, it is recommended to first familiarize yourself with the plasma physics basics taught in plasmaintroduction.
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