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Lecturer(s)
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Jelínek Petr, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction to plasma physics, plasma physics research history 2. Fundamentals of plasma physics 3. The movements of charged particles in a magnetic field, cosmic electrodynamics 4. Statistical description of plasma 5. Fluid description of plasmas, magnetohydrodynamics 6. Linear waves in plasmas 7. Plasma oscillations and waves, magnetoacoustic waves in plasma physics 8. Plasma instabilities 9. Hot plasma in the laboratory, tokamaks 10. Plasma in astrophysics 11. Solar plasma physics 12. MHD dynamo, solar wind, cosmic rays 13. Reconnection of magnetic field 14. Relativistic magnetohydrodynamics
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
- Class attendance
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 18 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 6 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The student will acquire theoretical knowledge of astrophysical plasma. This knowledge will provide the student with a broader overview of physics and will serve for a comprehensive education in physics.
To gain basic knowledge of plasma physics and astrophysics. Students will understand processes in astrophysical plasma, especially phenomena related to magnetohydrodynamics and waves and oscillations in the solar corona.
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Prerequisites
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Course of physics and mathematics at the university level.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
Active participation in lectures and seminars, participation in seminars 70%. Passing the test to 80%.
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Recommended literature
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Goossens, M.: An introduction to plasma astrophysics and magnetohydrodynamics, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 2003.
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Chen, F. F.: Úvod do fyziky plazmatu, Academia, Praha, 1984.
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Kracík, J., Tobiáš, J.: Fyzika plazmatu, Academia, Praha, 1966.
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Kulhánek, P.: Úvod do teorie plazmatu, Aldebaran Group for Astrophysics, Praha, 2011.
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Kulsrud, R. M.: Plasma physics for astrophysics, Princeton University Press, Princeton, 2005.
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Priest, E. R.: Solar magnetohydrodynamics, D. Reidel Publishing Company, London, 1982.
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