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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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AST 850 Electrodynamics of Plasmas

Semester:
Spring of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Recommended Background:
ECE 835 or PHY 488
Not open to students with credit in:
EE 850
Description:
Plasma kinetic and macroscopic plasma transport theory. Electromagnetic wave propagation and charged particle diffusion processes in plasma. Electromagnetic energy absorption via elastic and inelastic collisions. Dc, rf, and microwave discharges.
Interdepartmental With:
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics
Administered By:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Effective Dates:
US99 - Open

ECE 850 Electrodynamics of Plasmas

Semester:
Spring of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Recommended Background:
ECE 835 or PHY 488
Not open to students with credit in:
EE 850
Description:
Plasma kinetic and macroscopic plasma transport theory. Electromagnetic wave propagation and charged particle diffusion processes in plasma. Electromagnetic energy absorption via elastic and inelastic collisions. Dc, rf, and microwave discharges.
Interdepartmental With:
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Physics
Administered By:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Effective Dates:
US99 - Open

PHY 850 Electrodynamics of Plasmas

Semester:
Spring of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Recommended Background:
ECE 835 or PHY 488
Not open to students with credit in:
EE 850
Description:
Plasma kinetic and macroscopic plasma transport theory. Electromagnetic wave propagation and charged particle diffusion processes in plasma. Electromagnetic energy absorption via elastic and inelastic collisions. Dc, rf, and microwave discharges.
Interdepartmental With:
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Administered By:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Effective Dates:
US99 - Open