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:
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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.
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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