Solar and Plasma Physics

Year
1

Academic year
2022-2023

Code
02037437

Subject Area
Astrophysics

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
6.0

Type
Elective

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Introduction to Astrophysics.

Teaching Methods

Theory/theoretical-practical classes, complemented by the discussion of examples. Discussions during classes, both individual and in group, are encouraged. Students are also accompanied individually to discuss their work and to identify any difficulties.

Work Placement(s)

Head Lecturer(s)

João Manuel de Morais Barros Fernandes

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment
Mini Tests: 30.0%
Frequency: 70.0%

Final assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Oddbjørn Engvold, Jean-Claude Vial, Andrew Skumanich, The Sun as a Guide to Stellar Physics, (2019)

S.K. Solanki, Living Reviews in Solar Physics, Online jounal and open access

(https://www.springer.com/astronomy/astrophysics+and+astroparticles/journal/41116)
Peter V. Foukal, Solar Astrophysics, (2013)

Dermott J. Mullan, Physics of the Sun: A First Course, (2009)

Michael Stix, The Sun: An Intruduction, (2002).

A. Piel, Plasma Physics, (2010)

U. S. Iran and M. Golkowski, Principles of Plasma Physics for Engineers and Scientists, (2011)