After successful completion of the course, students are able to...name, distinguish and apply different models to describe linear and non-linear phenomena in hot fusion plasmas and understand their limitations

The lecture introduces basic concepts of theoretical plasma physics and discusses their application in the field of fusion research. The aim of the lecture is to provide well-founded knowledge about the applicability and limitations of different plasma models for the description of linear and non-linear phenomena in hot plasmas. In particular, the current state of the research field will be highlighted and the remaining challenges on the way to a fusion power plant will be pointed out.

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Kinetic theory:
Non-linear kinetic theory

1. Fusion: why? what? how?
2. Single particles: trajectories, drift kinetics in fusion relevant geometries
3. From single particles to statistical descriptions, Vlasov equation
4. Adding collisions
5. Kinetic theory: linear physics, Landau damping, kinetic instabilities in fusion plasmas
6. Non-linear kinetic theory
7. Fluid approaches their application
8. Single fluid: magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD) in toroidal systems
9. Transport: collisions, classical, neoclassical, turbulent
10. Energetic particles in fusion plasmas

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