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2021-2022 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EEN 4780 - Introduction to Plasma Physics.


(3-0-3) S (odd-numbered years). Plasma is sometimes called the fourth state of matter. It occurs when the material is hot enough that thermal collisions can free electrons from the atoms. In this course the implications and applications of plasma will be studied. the course will cover many different interactions between plasmas and electric and magnetic fields.

Prerequisites & Notes:
A grade of “C” or better in PHY 2450 and PHY 3410. Cross listed with PHY 4780. Note: This is a new course, effective Spring 2023.

Credits: 3