Dec 26, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

PHYS 8120 - Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics


3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 8100 and PHYS 8110 with grades of B- or higher.
Description
Crosslisted with ASTR 8120. This course provides an introduction to the physics of plasmas, with an emphasis on developing a physical understanding of the non-intuitive nature of plasmas, and acquiring the basic techniques required for carrying out research in plasma physics. Three lecture hours a week.