Syllabus academic year 2011/2012
(Created 2011-09-01.)
THERMODYNAMICS WITH APPLICATIONSFMFF05
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Cycle: G2 (First Cycle). Main field: Technology. Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish. Compulsory for: F2. Course coordinator: Gunnar Ohlén, gunnar.ohlen@matfys.lth.se, Department of Physics. Recommended prerequisits: FAFA10 Quantum Phenomena and Nanotechnology. Assessment: Written exam and project work. Parts: 2. Home page: http://www.matfys.lth.se/termodynamik.

Aim
Thermodynamics is a basic theory in Physics that has applications in most fields in applied physics and technical physics. The aim of the course is to give applications as well as a basis for further studies in for example atomic physics, combustion physics and solid state physics.

In the first part the basics of thermodynamics in statistical form will be taught. The student will then apply and deepen his/her knowledge by a project. The projects are coupled to research fields which have strongly contributed to develop research fields within “sustainable development” connected to a sample of indicators by SCB : “Sustainable consumption and production”, “Environment and climate”, and “Global development”. Understanding and basic knowledge in the studied field is of importance to develop a sustainable society.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents
Thermodynamics:Energy, work and heat. Isothermic and adiabiatic processes in gases. Entropy. Temperature and equilibrium. Heat engines and efficient use of energy. The Bolzmann factor. Ideal quantum gases and Fermi gases in low temperatures. Combustion Physics. Lectures to inspire dealing with specific problems as well asquestions in the field sustainable development. The Projects give deeper knowledge in one of the following subjects: Combustion processes, climate physics or efficient use or regeneration of energy.

Schedule of the course:LP 1 Autumn: Lectures and exercises. A laboratory work, “Kretsprocesser”. It ends with an examination for this part. LP2 Autumn: An introductory lecture and a laboratory work “Combustion”, then a project which will be examined in groups. Each project shall be reported by a written and a verbal presentation of the project. Thus the course also consists of opposition of another project.

Literature
Compendium: Statistical Thermodynamics

Parts

Code: 0108. Name: Thermodynamics.
Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination.

Code: 0208. Name: Project - Sustainable Development.
Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written and oral report on project.