This section contains the schedule of topics for the course.
Course calendar.
| Lec # |
topics |
instructors |
| 1 |
Global Energy Picture |
Prof. Molvig |
| 2 |
Nuclear Physics of Fusion |
Prof. Molvig |
| 3 |
Physics of Magnetic Confinement |
Prof. Molvig |
| 4 |
Alcator C-MOD and LDX (Levitated Dipole) Tour |
Ms. Andrea Schmidt |
| 5 |
Fusion Reactors: The Ultimate Nuclear Power Plant |
Prof. Parker |
| 6 |
Physics of Fusion Experiments |
Dr. Terry |
| 7 |
Simulating Basic Plasma Physics with Computers |
Prof. Hutchinson |
| 8 |
MHD for Fusion: Where Next? |
Prof. Friedberg |
| 9 |
Plasma Rockets for Manned Space Missions |
Dr. Batischev |
| 10 |
Fusion without Neutrons using p-B11 Fuel |
Prof. Molvig |
| 11 |
Superconducting Magnets for ITER (International Tokamak Experimental Reactor) |
Dr. Minervini |
| 12 |
Disruptions in Tokamaks |
Dr. Granetz |
| 13 |
Paper Presentations and Discussions |
All |
| 14 |
Paper Presentations and Discussions (cont.) |
All |