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Archived Version 2016 - 2017
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Description The purpose of this module is to provide students an overview of the fundamental principles that govern low pressure plasma discharges and a broad awareness of the current applications of plasma processing and surface analysis techniques in industry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. State the fundamental properties of a plasma. 2. Relate previously introduced physical principles to that of plasmas. 3. Identify the properties of a plasma to the area of its application. 4. Critically evaluate a research paper in the area of plasma physics. 5. Describe the vacuum systems used in plasma systems. 6. Identify the physical quantities relevant to vacuum systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Indicative SyllabusElectromagnetic interactions in plasmas, plasma chemistry, plasma properties and generation, plasma diagnostics, plasmas in industry, vacuum technologyPlasmasElectromagnetic interactions in plasmasPlasma chemistryplasma chemistryPlasma properties and generationplasma properties and generationplasma diagnosticsDiagnostic methods for plasmasPlasmas in industryIndustrial applications of plasmas in industryvacuum technologyThe technology used to reach high vacuum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
PBM | BSc Physics with Biomedical Sciences |
PG | BSc in Physics with German |
PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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