Challenges and Breakthroughs in the Mathematics of Plasmas

Prof. Dr. Mikaela Iacobelli, Associate Professor of Mathematics, ETH.


This talk will explore some fundamental issues in the mathematics of plasmas, focusing on the stability and instability of solutions to Vlasov-type equations, which are crucial for describing the behavior of charged particles in a plasma. A general introduction to kinetic theory is given, making the subject accessible to a wide audience of mathematicians and physicists. Key mathematical concepts such as well-posedness, stability, and the behavior of solutions in singular limits are discussed.


Recording

The talk will be streamed but there will be no recording.