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10. Solid State Physics Solid State Devices and Electronics – CM Kachhava. (New Age
International Pub.)
11. Solid state chemistry: An introduction Leslay E smart & Elaine A Moore (Taylor &
Francis)
12. Thin film by: K.L. Chopra.(Mc Graw Hill)
13. Material Science and Engineering An Introduction – W.D. Callister, David G. Rethwisch,
John Wiley and Sons. 8th Ed.
14. Elements of Material Science and Enginerring – Lawrence H. Van Vlack ,Peasson
Education 6th Ed.
15. Physical Metallurgy Principle , Robirt E Reed Hill, D Van Nostrand Company, 2nd Ed.

Phys.416 Plasma Physics 3+1*

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The primary aim of this course is to:
 This course aimed at understanding the plasma state as distinct from other three states,
developing concepts of Debye screening collective behavior, quasi neutrality.
 Deriving a set of fluid equations to study plasma properties, Using fluid equations to study
plasma waves, equilibrium and stability,
 Understanding concepts of plasma resistivity, diamagnetism, paramagnetisms.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completion of course, students will able to:
 acquainted with the basic principles Plasma Physics, astrophysical plasma and theory of
space plasma.
 understand fluid model of plasma system through fluid equations like Vlasov equation and
Landau Damping.
 Student shall be to understand electromagnetics of the plasmonic systems.
 They will also be able to explain the propagation of electromagnetic waves and itsdifferent
modes through the plasmonic systems.
 Present era is digital and satellite era so the deep knowledge about the transient
phenomena occur in space is too much essential to know every student.

THEORY (45 Hours)

UNIT 1 (10 Hours)
Occurrence of plasmas in nature, Definition of plasma, Concept of temperature In plasma, Debye
shielding, The plasma parameter, Criteria for plasmas, Application of plasma physics: Gas
discharge, Controlled thermonuclear fusion, Space physics, Modern astrophysics, MHD energy
conversion and ion propulsion, Solid state plasmas, Gas Lasers

UNIT 2 (10 Hours)
Motion of Charged particles in electromagnetic field: Energy conservation, Motion of charged
particle in uniform (i) electrostatic field (ii) magneto static field, Drift due to an external force.
Kinetic pressure in a partially ionised gas, Basic concepts related to collision of particles in a
plasma: collision cross section, mean free path, collision frequency, collision between charged
particles, inelastic collisions: charge transfer, electron attachment, recombination.

UNIT 3 (15 Hours)

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