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Principles of Plasma Diagnostics

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States22.67J
Free, no sign-up neededFall 2023English
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This course is an introduction to the physical processes used to measure the properties of plasmas. It will cover diagnostics suitable for a wide range of plasmas, including magnetically confined fusion plasmas and high-energy-density plasmas. Techniques include the measurements of magnetic and electric fields, particle flux, refractive index, emission and scattering of electromagnetic waves, and nuclear diagnostics.

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