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Physics, 6 ECTS credits.
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 68
Rec. self-study hours: 92
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
The course provides knowledge about concepts and basic theories of wave physics and thermodynamics as well as applications in these areas. The course also illustrates the essential interaction between theory and experiment in physics. It also gives some training in the use of physical measurement equipment and in analysis of errors. After the course the student should be able to:
- explain basic concepts in the area
- exemplify important applications
- apply knowledge acquired in this course and in courses in mathematics to solve problems of wave physics and thermodynamics
- perform simple measurements of importance in physics
- unprejudiced analyze a simple physical experimental situation and choose method to solve a simple physical problem
- structure and present information from an experimental work in a written report
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Calculus in one variable, Calculus in several variables, Engineering Mechanics
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Supplementary courses:
Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
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Organisation:
The lectures cover the essential theoretical parts, and they are intended to give a basic understanding of the subject. The classroom exercises give training in problem solving and application of the subject. A lab course in wave physics and experimental problem solving is given, with a written report as a part of the examination in the latter case.
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Course contents:
- Wave physics: Harmonic oscillations, basic wave concepts, harmonic waves, wave speeds, standing waves, acoustics concepts, Doppler effect, electromagnetic waves, polarization, reflection and refraction, interference and diffraction. Laboratory exercises on light waves and sound waves.
- Thermodynamics: The temperature concept, mechanical work and heat exchange, specific heat, heat transport, the kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamic processes, entropy, heat engines and refrigerators, the laws of thermodynamics
- Basic measurement technology
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Course literature:
Young, Freedman: University physics, 13th edition, Pearson (Custom version)
Compendium in "Experimentell problemlösning"
Laboratory exercise instructions
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Examination: |
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A written examination
A laboratory course with a written report
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4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
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The three first aims are examined by TEN1 and the others by LAB1. |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magnus Johansson
Examiner: Mats Eriksson
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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