This course aims to provide basic knowledge related to fusion energy, especially plasma and beam physics.
To understand the whole picture of energy
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 | From renewable energy to nuclear energy | You can explain renewable energy and nuclear fission energy. |
Class 3 | Fusion energy | You can explain fusion energy. |
Class 4 | Basic plasma physics | You can explain the characteristics of plasmas. |
Class 5 | Basic plasma engineering | You can explain the applications of plasmas. |
Class 6 | Basic beam physics | You can explain the characteristics and the generation methods of charged particle beams. |
Class 7 | Particle accelerators and their applications | You can explain the principles and the applications 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.