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USC Catalogue 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

ASTE 505b Plasma Dynamics

Units: 3
Terms Offered: FaSp
Charged particle dynamics. Kinetic fluid theories. Rarefied and collisional plasma flows. Plasma-surface interactions. Waves, instabilities, turbulence. Applications in engineering and space technology.
Recommended Preparation: Graduate standing in engineering or physics.
Duplicates Credit in EE 572ab.
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter