Turbulent Transport in Fusion Plasmas
Module PH2194
Basic Information
PH2194 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
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150 h | 75 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2194 is Peter Manz.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This module gives an introduction into transport processes, where turbulent transport processes are emphasized. Different model-based and theoretical approaches are introduced and applied to concrete problems motivated by transport in magnetic confined fusion plasmas and their interaction with the wall. After a brief introduction in the common characterization of classical, neoclassical and turbulent transport and the associated transport coefficients based on the random walk picture of diffusion, non-diffusion-based theoretical descriptions of turbulent transport are studied in more detail. Non-diagonal transport processes are studied. Different types of random walk models as continuous time random walk or Levy flights in respect to sub- and superdiffusion are investigated. Finally non-local transport is highlighted.
Learning Outcome
After successful completion of this module the student is able to
1. explain and characterize classical, neoclassical and turbulent transport in magnetically confined fusion plasmas
2. explain and characterize advanced models of transport as non-diagonal and non-local transport
3. explain and characterize sub and superdiffusion
4. evaluate a concrete problem (not restricted to fusion problems) to apply the appropriate transport model
Preconditions
Lectures up to Bachelor level,
basic knowledge in plasma physics (Plasma physics I PH2035)
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
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VU | 4 | Turbulent Transport in Fusion Plasmas | Manz, P. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
lecture with group discussions, case studies from the literature, exercises
Media
blackboard, power point presentation
Literature
selected recent Journal publications given in the lecture
U. Stroth, 'Plasmaphysik - Phänomene, Grundlagen, Anwendungen', Vieweg+Teuber
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.