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NucE 597F Introduction to Nuclear Fusion
Course
Description
Energy production
from controlled thermonuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion reactions, plasma
physics, magnetic and inertial confinement, and introductory fusion reactor
technology. Students should have a background in electricity and magnetism,
introductory nuclear structure, and radiation interactions.
Current Course
Offering Schedule via C&DE
Semester:
Summer
2013
Day and Time:
Online
Location: Online
Start Date:
May 13, 2013
End Date:
August 9, 2013
Course Instructor:
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Dr. Igor Jovanovic
Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
233 Reber Building University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-867-4329
Fax: 814-8636382
E-Mail: ijovanovic@psu.edu
Faculty Web Page |
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PSU Course Catalog Description
NucE 597F Introduction to Nuclear Fusion (3) None at this time.
Prerequisites: NucE 401 or NucE 405
Required Course Textbook
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T. Dolan, Fusion Research:
Principles, Experiments and Technology, Corrected Edition, 2000,
Pergamon Press (ISBN 0-08-025565-5) Note: The book is out of print, but
is freely downloadable at:
http://www.sunist.org/shared documents/Fusion Research Course by Thomas
Dolan/ |
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F. F. Chen, Introduction to
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, 2nd edition, 1984, Springer (ISBN
978-0306413322) |
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NRL Plasma Formulary - free;
can be ordered at:
http://wwwppd.nrl.navy.mil/nrlformulary |
References
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J. Lindl, “Inertial
Confinement Fusion: The Quest for Ignition and Energy Gain Using
Indirect Drive”, AIP Press (1997) - recommended |
Computer and Technology
Requirements:
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The course lectures are
delivered by Window Streaming Media. Please verify that your computer
can play the "On-Demand Video" link provided on the
Sample Lesson page. |
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The use of Mac OS
computers in not supported in this course. |
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The enrollment process is:
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Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for
admission into the course at 814-865-7643.
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Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail,
fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.
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Office for Disability
Services
Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University’s
educational programs. If you have a disability‐related need for
reasonable academic adjustments in this course, contact the Office for
Disability Services (ODS) at 814‐863‐1807 (V/TTY). For further
information regarding ODS, please visit the Office of Disability
Services website at
http://equity.psu.edu/ods
In order to receive consideration for course accommodations, you must
contact ODS and provide documentation (see the documentation guidelines
at
http://equity.psu.edu/ods/guidelines. If the documentation supports
the need for academics adjustments, ODS will provide a letter
identifying appropriate academics adjustments. Please share this letter
and discuss the adjustments with your instructor as early in the course
as possible. You must contact ODS and request academic adjustment
letters at the beginning of each semester. |
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