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Uri Shumlak
A A 598
Seattle Campus
Introduction of special topics in the field of aeronautics and astronautics. Topics introduced by regular and guest speakers and includes a variety of information that is of current interest in aeronautics and astronautics. Offered: AWSp.
Class description
This course will cover the emerging field of high energy density plasmas. Course material will include wire Z-pinches, laser/plasma interactions, inertial confinement fusion, magnetized target fusion, and astrophysical plasmas. Applications include studying extreme states of matter, National Ignition Facility (NIF), Z-machine, and liner implosions onto plasma targets. HEDP includes the fields of plasma physics, laser and particle beam physics, condensed matter and materials science, nuclear physics atomic and molecular physics, fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, astrophysics.
Student learning goals
Students will know the applicability and relevance of high energy density plasmas (HEDP).
Students will understand the primary topics of HEDP, including inertial confinement fusion, astrophysics, and space physics.
Students will know the different approaches of producing terrestrial HEDP and the issues associated with each approach.
Students will understand the various modeling techniques for HEDP and be able to analyze simple HEDP equilibria and stability.
Students will be able to independently research HEDP subtopics sufficiently to prepare and deliver a technical lecture.
General method of instruction
Lectures, Student Lectures Development, Questions & Responses
Recommended preparation
Basic knowledge of plasma physics
Class assignments and grading
develop lecture notes, formulate questions & responses, summary report
Lecture Presentation & Notes 50% Lecture Evaluations, Questions & Responses 20% Summary Report 30%
