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AOE-6174: Computational Plasma Dynamics

Description: Computational techniques for investigating processes in plasmas over a broad range of spatial and temporal scales. Investigation of physical processes including electrodynamics, waves and turbulence, space propulsion, spacecraft environmental effects and various laboratory applications. Computational techniques including full Particle-in-Cell (PIC), hybrid (fluid-electron, PIC ion), magnetohydrodynamics MHD and two-fluid methods.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: AOE-5174 or ECE-5174

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: ECE-6174

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.59 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 44.74%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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