Master degree program
Plasma Physics

Plasma Physics

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Natural Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

Upon completion of this educational program,Master students are expected to be able to:
ON1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of conceptual provisions, theoretical and practical methods for implementing specific scientific and technical tasks related to the current state of plasma physics;
ON2 Form ideas about the main stages of development and paradigm changes in the evolution of science in the process of scientific and technical revolution
ON3 Use mathematical apparatus and standard application software packages to build mathematical models of physical phenomena and processes in plasma physics.
ON4 Independently organize the collection, processing, analysis and systematization of scientific and technical information on experiments and computer modeling in non-ideal plasma physics
ON5 Evaluate the technical and economic efficiency of decisions made
ON6 Expert the results published in scientific and technical literature, apply the skills of analysis and writing scientific and methodological theses, articles and reports, and programming and modeling skills in non-ideal plasma physics.
ON7 Plan individual research activities in accordance with the purpose and objectives of the research on the specific conditions of the set physical problems of plasma physics
ON8 Calculate and make estimates of the performance and energy efficiency of experimental plasma installations for solutions to thermonuclear fusion issues
ON9 Create and research mathematical models of plasma phenomena at the quantum level and use appropriate mathematical tools, including estimation and computer modeling methods
ON10 Integrate theoretical and experimental methods for solving current research problems in the field of plasma physics
ON11 Adopt solutions in the combination of modern software and methods of secure information work in their professional field
ON12 Implement achievements in plasma physics in the educational process in educational institutions

Program passport

Speciality Name
Plasma Physics
Speciality Code
7M05315
Faculty
of Physics and Technology

disciplines

Actual problems of plasma physics
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline to formation of systematized knowledge among graduate students about plasma physics as a developing science. Destination of the discipline is formation of skills in the field of planning and research taking into account the specifics of plasma physics.

Computer simulation methods and data processing
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to familiarize students with the tasks of computer modeling of physical processes and phenomena, familiarize students with several basic computational methods used in solving physical problems, and when processing experimental data, methods for their optimal implementation on a computer, error estimates for the results of calculations, and the development of practical programming skills basic mathematical algorithms used in modeling physical phenomena. The objective of studying the discipline is to obtain practical skills in programming basic mathematical algorithms for modeling physical phenomena. Such skills are a significant part of the system of modern training of physicists in contemporary conditions of the development of computer technology in the light of the possibility of its use directly in a physical experiment, as well as in creating a numerical model of a real physical phenomenon.

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form practical skills in various types of speech activity in a foreign language. The training course builds the ability to perceive, understand and translate information in the modern global space, participate in scientific events to test their own research. The discipline is aimed at improving competencies in accordance with international standards of foreign language education.

History and Philosophy of Science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a holistic systemic understanding of philosophy as a special form of cognition of the world, its main sections, problems and methods of their study in the context of future professional activity. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis of research work.

Low-temperature plasma physics
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline the study of the basic laws, theory and processes in low-temperature plasma; observation of phenomena in low-temperature plasma and familiarization with the main methods of experimental studies. Destination of the discipline is to know the basic laws of low-temperature plasma physics and their application in production and technological processes.

Modern methods of quantum-mechanical simulation methods
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is aimed at teaching modern methods of computer modeling in real quantum systems, intensively studied in condensed matter physics, and teaching the possibilities of their optimal application.

Nanomedicine based on plasma technology
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline provides an interface between nanotechnology and life science, this module introduces the methods of cell treatment using plasma, plasma sterilization, application of atmospheric plasma systems for skin treatment and major trends of nanotechnology development in medicine. The aim is to introduce the existing methods used in nanomedicine.

Organization and planning of scientific research
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of research competence, theoretical, methodological and practical foundations of the organization of research activities in the context of the development of science and the implementation of innovation programs in Kazakhstan. The course forms the methodological basis for understanding scientific research, the logic and structure of pedagogical research, building the methodological apparatus of research, knowledge of the history of university science.

Pedagogy of Higher education
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is the formation of the ability of pedagogical activity through the knowledge of higher education didactics, theories of upbringing and education management, analysis, and self-assessment of teaching activities. The course covers the educational activity design of specialists, Bologna process implementation, acquiring a lecturer, and curatorial skills by TLA-strategies.

Plasma processes mathematical models
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline the formation the ability to work independently and make decisions in the framework of future professional activities. Destination of the discipline: formation of the ability to independently study the problem and perform all stages of mathematical modeling to solve it.

Psychology of management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to explain the fundamental concepts of management psychology, to identify the prerequisites for the theoretical and practical application of aspects of the management sphere in the process of professional development. The training course forms an understanding of modern ideas about the psychology of managing group phenomena and processes. Discipline is aimed at studying the basic principles of management psychology, personality in management interactions, management of personal behavior.

Psychology of management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is aimed at the formation of socio-psychological competence for objective assessment of psychological theories of management, leadership, dynamics of group development, team building, the features of psychology of the masses, crowd, psychological theories of communication, conflict resolution strategies necessary for their professional activities within framework of managerial relationships.

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disciplines

Computer simulation of dynamic characteristics of dense plasma
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of systematized knowledge and skills in modern methods of simulation of the dynamical properties of the dense plasma using various methods of computational physics. Destination of the discipline is the formation of knowledge about modern methods of simulation of the dense plasma properties using various methods of computational physics.

Computer simulation of transport properties of plasma
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of systematized knowledge about modern methods of simulation of the transport properties of the plasma using various methods of computational physics. Destination of the discipline is the formation of knowledge about modern methods of simulation of the transport properties of the plasma using various methods of computational physics.

Electric Current in Gases
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: the formation of systematized knowledge about the physics of processes in electro-gaseous discharges and teach the basics of the theory and experiment of kinetic processes occurring in an ionization medium. Destination of the discipline: providing basic knowledge giving basic concepts about gas electric discharge or current.

Gas discharges Physics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline formation of systematized knowledge about the processes occurring in an electric gas discharge, kinetic processes in an ionized medium from the point of view of theory and experiment. Destination of the discipline: providing basic concepts of physics in the processes of electro gas discharge, moreover, teaching the kinetic processes in the ionised environment by theory and experiment.

Modern methods of quantum-mechanical modeling
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline in-depth understanding of the physical processes occurring in plasma, with particular attention being paid to the application of computer language knowledge in solving physical problems and in modeling processes in plasma. Destination of the discipline is to master the modern methods of quantum-mechanical modeling.

Piasma Technologies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline to form a holistic understanding of the current problems of plasma technologies for the further study of its application in various technological problems, including laser fusion.

Plasma equipments. Electric propulsion engines and their use in space
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study in depth the features of low-temperature plasma in plasma systems, methods for creating plasma, the use of plasma systems in science and technology; and also facilitate the study of specialized literature, provide the necessary information for research work; to acquaint future masters with the principles of operation of various types of electric rocket engines, with the specifics of their application for long-term operation as part of a spacecraft.

Plasma Physics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline the formation of systematized knowledge and skills in understanding physical processes in plasma and calculate the parameters of a rarefied and dense plasma. Destination of the discipline the formation of the ability to understand the physics of processes occurring in plasma plants, depending on the parameters of the plasma.

Plasma physics and thermonuclear synthesis
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline the formation of systematized knowledge about the types and devices of thermonuclear fusion (CTF) installations, as well as various aspects of its operation. Destination of the discipline: developing the ability to classify and analyze CTF, forming the foundations for diagnosing thermonuclear plasma, using CTF both for materials science purposes and for producing high-temperature plasma.

Plasma-chemistry
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline training future masters to understand the specifics of self-consistent physical and chemical phenomena occurring in low-temperature plasma and facilitating the study of specialized literature, provide the necessary information for research.

Quantum- statistic models of dense hot plasma
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Destination of the discipline is to generate knowledge on the application of high-temperature plasma models - Thomas-Fermi, Hartree-Fock and Hartree-Fock-Slater models, generalized to arbitrary temperatures and densities in the approximation of the average atom, for carrying out calculations describing hydrodynamic processes with radiation transfer in a high-temperature plasma, for example, when exposed to powerful laser radiation on a substance During the studying of the discipline, the following aspects will be considered: Quantum-statistical models of high-temperature plasmas widely used at present, such as Thomas-Fermi, Hartree-Fock, and Hartree-Fock-Slater models, generalized to arbitrary temperatures and densities in the mean atom approximation, are considered. The presentation begins with a rather simple and at the same time universal generalized Thomas - Fermi model for a substance with a given temperature and density. Then, methods are studied for obtaining energy levels and wave functions, cross sections of elementary processes in a plasma. Obtaining more advanced models is carried out on the basis of a single variational principle, which allows you to see the hierarchy of models and trace the limits of applicability of various approximations. The solution of systems of nonlinear equations arising in the construction of self-consistent field models requires the development of special iterative methods in which various physical approximations are widely used. Particular attention is paid to bottlenecks that require a lot of computer time, which allows you to build efficient and reliable algorithms.

Quantum- statistic models of non-ideal plasma
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline to form professional competencies in the field of the quantum plasma. Destination of the discipline is to form knowledge on quantum plasma.

Space pasma
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to formation of systematized knowledge on space plasma physics. Destination of the discipline is to form knowledge on space plasma physics. Destination of the discipline is to form knowledge on space plasma physics.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Pedagogical Practice
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Aim of pedagogical practice: the formation of skills for students to deepen and consolidate knowledge in the field of teaching methods in higher education institutions. When studying pedagogical practice, the following aspects will be considered: Acquaintance with the goals, objectives and content of teaching practice.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years