Space and Astrophysical Plasmas [ASTR:7830]: Fall 2020

Instructor:
Jasper S. Halekas
Office:
414 Van Allen Hall
Phone:
(319) 335-1929
E-mail:
jasper-halekas@uiowa.edu
Office Hours:
Monday/Wednesday 3:00-4:30, Or by Appointment
Department:
Physics and Astronomy, 203 Van Allen Hall, DEO Phil Kaaret
Description:
This course will introduce students to plasma physics in solar system and astrophysical contexts. We will focus on how plasma physics works in a variety of space environments, with a heavy emphasis on applications. The course has no prerequisites, but familiarity with electricity and magnetism at the Griffiths level is highly recommended. We will introduce plasma physics theory as needed to cover topics of interest. The course will cover material from the book as well as other sources. Grades will be based on homework and a final project (no exams). Homework assignments will be given in class and on the course web page.
Most information for this course, including homework assignments, will be on the course ICON page. This page is just a pass-through.
Lectures:
Monday/Wednesday 1:30-2:45
Required Texts:
Space Physics: An Introduction, Russell, Luhmann, and Strangeway
Web Pages:
Main Web Page, ICON