Physical basis of plasma technologies

Description: The discipline is aimed at studying the fundamental principles and laws of plasma physics, as well as methods of its generation, diagnosis and application in various fields.The aim of the course is to provide PhD students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of plasma physics, its generation, diagnostics and application in various fields. During the course, students are introduced to the characteristics of plasma, various methods of its production, including gas discharges, high-frequency and microwave methods, as well as diagnostic methods such as spectroscopy and probe measurements. Special attention is paid to the interaction of plasma with materials and surfaces, plasma chemical reactions and technological processes, including plasma processing of materials, plasma medicine and applications in space technologies.

Amount of credits: 5

Пререквизиты:

• Actual problems of modern physics

Course Workload:

Component: Component by selection

Cycle: Profiling disciplines

Goal

• The study of the fundamental physical principles underlying plasma technologies, as well as their application in various fields of science and technology. The purpose of the discipline is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply plasma technologies in various fields of science and technology.

Objective

• Плазманың негізгі қасиеттері мен сипаттамаларымен танысу.Плазманы генерациялау және диагностикалау әдістерін зерттеу.Плазмада болатын физикалық процестерді түсіну.Плазмалық технологияларды өнеркәсіп пен ғылымның әртүрлі салаларында қолдану.

Learning outcome: knowledge and understanding

• The basic concepts and laws of plasma physics.Methods of plasma generation and maintenance.Methods for diagnosing plasma conditions.Applications of plasma technologies in science, technology and medicine.

Learning outcome: applying knowledge and understanding

• Analysis and calculation of plasma parameters under various conditions.Application of diagnostic methods to study plasma properties.The use of plasma technologies to solve practical problems.

Learning outcome: formation of judgments

• A critical assessment of modern plasma technologies.Decision-making on the choice of plasma generation and diagnostics methods for specific tasks.Assessment of the prospects for the development of plasma technologies and their impact on science and technology.

Learning outcome: communicative abilities

• develop the communication skills needed to work in a team.

Learning outcome: learning skills or learning abilities

• The ability to demonstrate professional knowledge in the field of particle detection and nanosecond electronics. 2. Readiness to apply the ideas and methods of modern nuclear physics in other areas of human activity.

Teaching methods

Lecture-seminar-credit system 2. Research methods 3. Information and communication technologies

Assessment of the student's knowledge

Teacher oversees various tasks related to ongoing assessment and determines students' current performance twice during each academic period. Ratings 1 and 2 are formulated based on the outcomes of this ongoing assessment. The student's learning achievements are assessed using a 100-point scale, and the final grades P1 and P2 are calculated as the average of their ongoing performance evaluations. The teacher evaluates the student's work throughout the academic period in alignment with the assignment submission schedule for the discipline. The assessment system may incorporate a mix of written and oral, group and individual formats.

The evaluating policy of learning outcomes by work type

Evaluation form

The student's final grade in the course is calculated on a 100 point grading scale, it includes:

• 40% of the examination result;
• 60% of current control result.

The final grade is calculated by the formula:

 

Where Midterm 1, Midterm 2are digital equivalents of the grades of Midterm 1 and 2;

E is a digital equivalent of the exam grade.

Final alphabetical grade and its equivalent in points:

The letter grading system for students' academic achievements, corresponding to the numerical equivalent on a four-point scale:

Topics of lectures

• Introduction to Plasma Physics
• Definition and basic properties of plasma
• Basic equations and laws of plasma physics
• Equations of motion of charged particles in plasma
• Equations of motion of charged particles in plasma
• Gas discharges
• Laser and induction plasma
• Diagnosis of plasma conditions
• Spectroscopic methods
• Plasma interaction with materials
• Plasma technologies in industry
• Plasma technologies in medicine
• Modern trends in the development of plasma technologies
• Fusion and thermonuclear energy
• Plasma engines for spacecraft

Key reading

• Книга: Физические основы плазменных технологий. Авторы: Иванов С.В., Петров А.Н., Сидоров Ю.М. Статья: Современные плазменные технологии: тенденции и перспективы. Журнал: Технологии будущего, 2022. Книга: Плазма и её применения. Авторы: Смирнов В.А., Кузнецов И.М.

Further reading

• Физика и технология плазмы, под ред. Сидорова С.С., Издательство Энергоатомиздат, 2019.Применение плазменных технологий в промышленности и медицине, под ред. Кузнецова К.К., Издательство Техносфера, 2021.