Unit 1. Fundamentals of Plasma Physics, Nuclear Fusion and Lasers
Coordinator
Vasco Guerra
Objectives
This course provides a basic training in the scientific area of plasma physics, nuclear fusion and lasers. The students are introduced to basic concepts and knowledge on plasma properties, collective effects and electrostatic shielding, single particle motion, electrostatic and electromagnetic wave propagation, charged particle transport, losses and confinement mechanisms, plasma kinetic theory, lasers and laser-plasma interactions.
Course at a glance
COURSE MODULES | FP1. Fundamentals of plasma physics FP2. Plasma kinetic theory FP3. Introduction to lasers and laser-plasma interactions |
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TOPICS | Basic concepts in plasma physics Introduction to controlled nuclear fusion Introduction to plasma technologies Introduction to astrophysical plasma Single particle motion in E and B fields Fluid description of plasmas Fluid theory of plasma waves Transport phenomena in plasmas Plasma kinetic equations Coulomb interactions Landau damping Introduction to lasers High-intensity lasers Laser-plasma interactions Secondary radiation sources and plasma waveguides |
WEIGHT | 7.5 ECTS |
DURATION | 6 weeks (lecturing and evaluation) |
ORGANIZATION | three mandatory modules (2+1.5+1.5 weeks) teaching: ~ 3 hours/day autonomous study: ~ 5 hours/day |
MODULE COORDINATORS | Vasco Guerra (FP1) João P. Bizarro (FP2) Gonçalo Figueira (FP3) |
EVALUATION | Homework assignments and final exam(s) (written or oral) |
Unit 2. Diagnostics Methods for Plasmas – Methodologies and Techniques
Coordinator
Carlos Silva
Objectives
This course provides training in the most relevant methodologies and techniques supporting research in Plasma Science and Engineering. The main objective of the course is to give students a perspective about the Methodologies & Techniques in Plasma Physics and Engineering, by developing their ability to identify the appropriate methodologies required to address different experimental needs.
Course at a glance
COURSE MODULES | MT1. Plasma diagnostics MT2. Plasma techniques MT3. Data processing and acquisition systems MT4. Engineering in nuclear fusion MT5. Microwave technology |
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TOPICS | Introduction to measuring techniques Plasma diagnostics: electric and magnetic probes, interferometry, Thomson scattering, spectroscopy, tomography, reflectometry, particle beams Laser-plasma interaction diagnostics Characterization of plasma facing components Plasma sources and plasma processing Data acquisition systems Data analysis Engineering in nuclear fusion: technologies, diagnostics, remote maintenance, quality and project management Vacuum, magnets and power supply technology Microwave technology: systems, devices and applications |
WEIGHT | 7.5 ECTS |
DURATION | 6 weeks (lecturing and evaluation) |
ORGANIZATION | five mandatory modules (1+2+1+0.5+0.5 weeks) + final evaluation (1 week) teaching: ~ 3 hours/day autonomous study: ~ 5 hours/day |
MODULE COORDINATORS | Carlos Silva (MT1) Gonçalo Figueira, Eduardo Alves, Luís Lemos Alves (MT2) Horácio Fernandes, Rui Coelho (MT3) Bruno Gonçalves (MT4) Maria Emília Manso (MT5) |
EVALUATION | Laboratory reports and/or homework assignments; final oral examination |
Unit 3. Advanced Topics in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Fusion and Lasers
Coordinator
Luís L. Alves
Objectives
This course provides advanced training in plasma science and engineering, leading the students to the frontiers of knowledge in the most important topics of the scientific area of Plasma Physics, Nuclear Fusion and Lasers.
Course at a glance
COURSE MODULES | AT1. Low-temperature plasma science and engineering AT2. Plasma physics at high energy density AT3. Plasma science and engineering of magnetic fusion AT4. Space and astrophysical plasmas |
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TOPICS | Low-temperature plasma science and engineering
Plasma physics at high energy density
Plasma science and engineering of magnetic fusion
Space and astrophysical plasmas
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WEIGHT | 7.5 ECTS |
DURATION | 6 weeks (lecturing and evaluation) |
ORGANIZATION | four mandatory modules (1.5+1.5+1.5+1.5 weeks) teaching: ~ 3 hours/day autonomous study: ~ 5 hours/day |
MODULE COORDINATORS | Luís Lemos Alves (AT1) Marta Fajardo (AT2) Nuno Loureiro (AT3) Luís Oliveira e Silva (AT4) |
EVALUATION | Homework assignments and written exam(s) for each module |
Unit 4. Advanced Computation in Physics and Engineering
Coordinator
Luís Oliveira e Silva
Objectives
The main objective of the course is to give students a perspective about the potential and the tools of advanced computing in Physics and Engineering, by developing their ability to identify the appropriate methodologies required to tackle different problems in Physics and Engineering, and to implement the relevant numerical techniques in advanced computing resources.
Course at a glance
COURSE MODULES | AC1. Introduction to programming languages AC2. Advanced computation in Nuclear Fusion (Fluid/MHD) AC3. Advanced computation in HED plasmas (PIC) AC4. Advanced computation in LTPs (Kinetic) |
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TOPICS | Numerical simulation in Physics and Engineering
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WEIGHT | 7.5 ECTS |
DURATION | 6 weeks (lecturing and evaluation) |
ORGANIZATION | four mandatory modules (1+1.5+1.5+1.5 weeks) + final evaluation (0.5 week) teaching: ~ 3 hours/day autonomous study: ~ 5 hours/day |
MODULE COORDINATORS | Luís Oliveira e Silva Marco Cardoso (introduction to MatLab) Rui Coelho, Paulo Rodrigues (Fluid and MHD) Jorge Vieira, Thomas Grismayer (PIC) Luís L. Alves (kinetic: Boltzmann) |
EVALUATION | Homework assignments and final oral exam |