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Objective: The purpose of this laboratory course is to perform hands-on experiments in plasma physics, compare data to theory, and to communicate the results in written and oral form.
Topics: The experiments deal with three aspects of plasma physics,
Format: There will be a weekly lecture to present theory, describe the experiments, and discuss results. Experiments are performed in groups of 2-3 students spending one morning or afternoon in the lab under supervision of the TA. Three laboratory reports are due. The reports are in the format of a Physical Review Letter. Data can be shared but the reports should be individual work. The final exam consists of a 15 min oral presentation followed by questions from the audience.
Textbook: A. Y. Wong, Introduction to experimental plasma physics. Recommended: F. F. Chen, Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, 2nd edn., Plenum Press, 1984. Both are on reserve in the Physics Library.
Grading: Final grades will be determined according to the following
weighting scheme:
| 50% | Laboratory write-ups |
| 25% | Oral Final |
| 25% | TA Evaluation |
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