# Introduction to Fusion Devices and Systems

## MANE-4490

Examination of the requirements and approaches for the commercial application of nuclear fusion. Discussion of fusion basics including fusion reactions, competing processes, energy balances, the need for plasmas, plasma confinement, and heating concepts. Analyses of fusion reactor embodiments based on magnetic and inertial confinement concepts. Identification of key physics, engineering, and technology issues associated with fusion development. Consideration of economics, environmental, and resource implications of fusion energy systems.

3 credits
Cross-listed with:
ECSE-4090 Mechatronics
Prereqs:
ENGR-2350 Embedded Control
and
MANE-4050 Modeling And Contrl Of Dyn Sys

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2019 |  |  |
2018 | Mechatronics (3c) Sandipan Mishra Seats Taken: 23/68 |  | Mechatronics (3c) Sandipan Mishra Seats Taken: 20/40
2017 | Mechatronics (3c) Sandipan Mishra Seats Taken: 25/40 |  | Mechatronics (3c) Joshua Lucas Hurst Seats Taken: 25/50
2016 | Mechatronics (3c) Sandipan Mishra Seats Taken: 29/40 |  | Mechatronics (3c) Theresa Marie Sommer Joshua Lucas Hurst Seats Taken: 23/30
2015 |  |  | Mechatronics (3c) Joshua Lucas Hurst Seats Taken: 25/0
2014 | Mechatronics (3c) Joshua Lucas Hurst Seats Taken: 24/0 |  | Mechatronics (3c) Sandipan Mishra Seats Taken: 19/0
2013 | Mechatronics (3c) Sandipan Mishra Seats Taken: 23/0 |  |
2012 | Mechatronics (3c) Thomas Clark Haley Joshua Lucas Hurst Seats Taken: 24/25 |  |
2011 | Mechatronics (3c) Jo Anne Gagliardi Mauricio Castillo Effen Seats Taken: 16/0 |  |
2010 | Mechatronics (3c) Joshua Lucas Hurst Seats Taken: 27/40 |  |
2009 |  |  | Mechatronics (3c) Joshua Lucas Hurst Seats Taken: 19/25
2008 |  |  |
2007 |  |  | Mechatronics (3c) Kevin Craig Seats Taken: 49/60
2006 |  |  | Mechatronics (3c) Kevin Craig Seats Taken: 30/60
2005 |  |  | Mechatronics (3c) Kevin Craig Seats Taken: 39/60
2004 |  |  | Mechatronics (3c) Kevin Craig Seats Taken: 33/36
2003 |  |  | Mechatronics (3c) Kevin Craig Seats Taken: 27/36
2002 |  |  | Mechatronics (3c) Kevin Craig Seats Taken: 25/36
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