Strategic Objectives
• Master the complex physics of wave-particle interactions in magnetized plasmas.
• Understand the engineering behind Electron and Ion Cyclotron resonance heating.
• Explore the strategic advantages of Lower Hybrid frequency current drives.
• Bridge the gap between theoretical electromagnetics and practical reactor design.
The Core Challenge
Traditional heating methods fail at the extreme temperatures required for sustained nuclear fusion, creating a barrier to clean energy.
01
The Essence of Plasma
02
Principles of Nuclear Fusion
03
Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
04
Magnetic Confinement Basics
05
The Dielectric Tensor
06
Cyclotron Motion
07
Electron Cyclotron Resonance Heating
08
Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating
09
Lower Hybrid Frequency
10
Wave-Particle Interactions
11
Cold Plasma Waves
12
Hot Plasma Effects
13
RF Antennas and Launchers
14
Transmission Lines and Matching
15
Gyrotrons and RF Sources
16
Non-Inductive Current Drive
17
Plasma Diagnostics
18
Ohmic Heating vs. RF
19
Computational Modeling
20
ITER and the Future of RF
21