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Plasma physics

Course description: Introduction (plasma definition, plasma processing, plasma physics and chemistry). Single particle motions (orbits in DC electric and magnetic fields, collisions, transition phenomena and chemical reactions in plasma). Statistical mechanics in plasma (group theory, Lyall's theorem, molecular distribution functions, Boltzmann and Vlasov equations). Magnetohydrodynamics of plasma (magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium, magnetic short circuit, equilibrium). - Waves in cold plasma (wave equations, dispersion functions, magnetic field effects). Waves in hot plasma (acoustic and acousto-magnetic waves, Landau quenching, nonlinear waves). Motion and radiation theory (cyclotron emission and Bremsstrahlung). Applications (fusion and plasma contributions to industry). Semiconductors and their applications (Semiconductor materials - Theory of ribbons and semiconductors - Energy gap in semiconductors - Electron movement in a conducting ribbon - Holes - Fermi level in a semiconductor - Effect of impurities on semiconductors - Applications of semiconductors). Magnetic properties of solids (magnetic moments of electrons - diamagnetism - paramagnetism - ferromagnetism - partial field theory of ferromagnetism - mutual energy - antiferromagnetism - ferromagnetism - magnetization curve - magnetic bands - magnetic resonance) Superconductivity in solids (Electrical, thermal and magnetic properties of superconductors - Electrodynamic properties of superconductors - Type I and II superconductors - Cooper pairs - Microscopic theory of superconductivity. (dielectric properties of solids (polarization and dielectric constants - dielectric breakdown of insulators - ferroelectricity) - optical properties of solids (reflection and absorption - absorption, emission and decomposition - color centers and excitons - photoconductivity.)
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PHYS221
Objectives of the course :

Introducing students to the magnetic properties of solid materials, the phenomenon of superconductivity, and explaining the importance of optical and dielectric properties of solids.

Course outputs :

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1- Understanding what plasma is and how to achieve the plasma state.
2- Identify the statistical mechanisms governing plasma movement
3- Understanding how electrical energy is generated through thermionic emission reactions and the Tokamak principle.
4- Identifying the various applications of plasma in industry and other fields
The student will be able to distinguish between different solid materials and classify them scientifically as conductors, semiconductors, and insulators according to modern scientific theories.
2- Knowing their uses in public life based on their electrical, insulating, and magnetic properties, and the fields for which they are better suited than other materials.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-21

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