This course aims to provide basic knowledge related to fusion energy, especially plasma and beam physics.
To understand the principles of fusion energy
To understand the characteristics of plasmas and its fundamental equations
To understand the characteristics of charged particle beams and its fundamental equations
To Understand the principle of charged particle accelerators
Energy, Nuclear fusion, Plasma physics, Beam physics, Accelerator technology
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Lecture
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Energy balance around us | You can explain energy balance around us. |
Class 2 | Nuclear fusion energy | You can explain nuclear fusion energy. |
Class 3 | Plasma physics I | You can explain the characteristics of plasmas |
Class 4 | Plasma physics II | You can explain the fundamental equations of plasmas. |
Class 5 | Charged particle beams I | You can explain the characteristics of charged particle beams. |
Class 6 | Charged particle beams II | You can explain the fundamental equations of charged particle beams. |
Class 7 | Particle accelerators | You can explain the principles and types of charged particle accelerators. |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Not specified
F. Chen, Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, ISBN: 978-3-319-22308-7
S. Humphries Jr., Charged Particle Beams, ISBN: 978-0486498683
Exams in lectures (50%) and reports (50%)
Not specified
hasegawa.j.aa[at]m.titech.ac.jp, 3070
Please make a reservation in advance by e-mail.