ECE 5840

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ECE 5840
Introduction to Controlled Fusion: Principles and Technology

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Introduction to the physical principles and various engineering aspects underlying power generation by controlled fusion. Topics include: fuels and conditions required for fusion power and basic fusion-reactor concepts, fundamental aspects of plasma physics relevant to fusion plasmas and basic engineering problems for a fusion reactor, and an engineering analysis of proposed magnetic and/or inertial confinement fusion-reactor designs.


Prerequisites one of the following: PHYS 1112, PHYS 2213, PHYS 2214, or equivalent background in electricity and magnetism and mechanics.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 4840, ECE 4840, MAE 4590

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12804 ECE 5840   LEC 001

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    • MW Upson Hall 216
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Hammer, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person