PHY 373 - Space and Plasma Physics

Department: Physics

Description: Introduction to plasma physics with applications to the space environment, including the sun, solar wind, magnetosphere and ionosphere.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: PHY 220 and PHY 240

Current Offerings

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Spring 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM , Multiple Instructors 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025

Location: Moulton Hall 307B (MLT 307B)

Instructor: Jay Ansher Daniel Holland

Textbook Special Instructions: Instructor will provide eBook details.

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MSRP

Notes

Introduction to the Space Environment, 2nd Ed. (Recommended)

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AuthorThomas Tascione

Edition

Publisher

MSRP N/A

Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusi (Recommended)

ISBN

AuthorFrancis F. Chen

Edition

Publisher

MSRP N/A