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“Plasma Physics Applications” - PLAPA European Joined Degree MSc in Laser Fusion & The DoEs’ Collaborator Network
Dr K. Petridis Prof. M. Tatarakis and Prof. N. Papadogiannis Curriculum Development Project PLAPA Center for Plasma Physics & Lasers, C.P.P.L.
SLIDE 2 The PLAPA project
- Objective of the project:
Train young scientists in a modern technology Laser Driven Fusion is the technology that uses the laser pressure in order to force Deuterium and Tritium to bond together to create Helium and a very energetic
- neutrons. Laser Fusion technology promises:
Energy ¡Security ¡ Plen/ful ¡Fuel ¡ Clean ¡Energy ¡
SLIDE 3 The PLAPA project
SLIDE 4 The PLAPA project
- Outcome of the PLAPA project:
A European Joined MSc degree – http://plapa.chania.teicrete.gr
2 years (4 academic semesters – 12 weeks / semester)
- Target group:
- All the Bologna Process Agreements have been adopted:
ECTS credits: 120 ECTS (30 ECTS per semester) Diploma Supplement
- Selection Rules: Final Bachelor Grade / English Proficiency / Specialization
- Expected Starting Date:
January 2014
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The PLAPA project
PLAPA Academic / Course Structure 1st Semester (30 ECTS) / 5 courses) 2nd Semester (30 ECTS) / 5 courses) 3nd Semester (30 ECTS) / Direction
Iner/al ¡Fusion ¡Physics ¡Direc/on ¡ Laser ¡Physics ¡Direc/on ¡ Plasma ¡Science ¡Direc/on ¡
4th Semester (30 ECTS) / Final Project – Summer School
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The PLAPA project
1st Semester Courses Introduction to Plasma Physics
Electrodynamics Principles of Scientific Computing Research Methodologies An Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
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The PLAPA project
2nd Semester Courses Laser Physics & Technology
Atomic Processes in Plasma Plasma Diagnostics & Photon Beam Transport in Matter Plasma Kinetics Short Pedagogical Project
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The PLAPA project
3nd Semester Courses – Inertial Fusion Physics
Principles of Laser Fusion Laser Matter Interaction Plasma Diagnostics & Particle Beam Transport in Matter Target and Reactor Technology Modeling & Numerical Methods for Plasma Physics
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The PLAPA project
3nd Semester Courses – Laser Physics
Principles of Laser Fusion Laser Matter Interaction Radiation and Laser Safety NonLinear Optics High Power Lasers & Diagnostics
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The PLAPA project
3nd Semester Courses – Plasma Science
Laser Matter Interaction Plasma Diagnostics & Particle Beam Transport in Matter Dence Plasmas NonLinear Dynamics & Instabilities Modeling & Numerical Methods for Plasma Physics
SLIDE 11 The DoE External Network
- In Optoelectronics, Lasers and Applications:
Optical Parametric Oscillators – Contact: Dr K. Petridis Organic Semiconductor Optoelectronics – Contact: Dr K. Petridis Ultrafast Laser Processing in Liquid Media Contact: Dr K. Petridis High Laser Plasma Interaction Contact: Prof. M. Tatarakis Center for Plasma Physics Contact: Prof. M. Tatarakis / Prof. Papadogiannis
SLIDE 12 The DoE External Network
- In Organic Electronics (in collaboration with Nanomaterials & Organic
Electronics Research Group in TEI of Crete):
Advanced Materials & Devices Group Contact: Ass. Prof. Kymakis / Dr K. Petridis Laser Engineering of Graphene and Related Materials Applications of Lasers in Organic Materials Contact: Ass. Prof. Kymakis / Dr K. Petridis Molecular Electronics & Photonics Contact: Ass. Prof. Kymakis / Dr K. Petridis Cluster of Excellence Engineering of Advanced Materials Contact: Ass. Prof. Kymakis / Dr K. Petridis
SLIDE 13 The DoE External Network
- In Geophysics & Earthquakes Studies (in collaboration with the Department
- f Natural Resources & Environment, TEI of Crete):
Institute for Risk & Disaster Prevention Department of Earth Sciences Contact: Prof. Vallianatos / Ass. Prof. I. Makris Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering Contact: Prof. Vallianatos / Ass. Prof. I. Makris Institute for Risk & Disaster Prevention Department of Earth Sciences Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering Contact: Prof. Vallianatos / Ass. Prof. I. Makris
