Fall 2026

Waves and Instabilities in Plasmas

Covers plasma wave theory, damping mechanisms, MHD equilibria, instabilities, and nonlinear processes.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Adelle Wright

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.68 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.50 GPA, 70.6% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.65 GPA, 84.6% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

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ECE/NE/PHYSICS 724

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 250
LEC 001Classroom Instruction12 / 250
LEC 001Classroom Instruction4 / 250

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.68 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.50 GPA, 70.6% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.65 GPA, 84.6% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Cold and hot plasma waves
  • Landau and cyclotron damping
  • MHD equilibria and instabilities
  • Nonlinear plasma processes
  • Experimental applications

Skills

  • Analysis of plasma wave phenomena and instabilities
  • Understanding nonlinear plasma processes and experimental applications

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ECE/NE/PHYSICS 724 · Fall 2026

Waves and Instabilities in Plasmas

Recorded 2026-09-07
ECE/NE/PHYSICS 724 · Fall 2026

Waves and Instabilities in Plasmas

Recorded 2026-09-07
ECE/NE/PHYSICS 724 · Fall 2026

Waves and Instabilities in Plasmas

Recorded 2026-09-07
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