Aim
The aim of this course is for the student to acquire a fundamental knowledge of optics, thermodynamics and applied atomic physics. A good understanding of these parts of physics is essential for concept-building within rapidly developing areas of modern technology.

The course will also train the students ability of problem solving, modelling, experimental work and written as well as oral communication. The course is also aiming at stimulating the student to reflect over how physics relates to everyday phenomena.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to analyze problems and perform and interpret calculations within the area of knowledge.

• understand how mathematical models, analogies and pictures interact with experiments and reality.

• be able to explain everyday phenomena using correct concepts and a physics language.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to use and interpret models.

• be able to apply the experimental methods presented in the course.

• be able to write a well structured project report in which experimental data are presented and analyzed.

• be able to perform oral presentations and participate in discussions.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to evaluate experimental methods used in the course.

• Be able to evaluate results of different experimental methods.

• be able to search for and use relevant information (e.g. on the internet) within the area of knowledge.

Contents
It is important that the student understands how different parts of the course relate to each other and to rapidly developing areas of modern technology. The laboratory work is essential for visualizing important concepts of physics.

The first part of the course deals with: Electromagnetic waves, refraction and reflection. Imaging (lenses and mirrors). Optical instruments. f/number and depth of field. Diffraction and interference. Resolution, lines/mm, dpi and digital resolution.

The latter part of the course deals with: Temperature and heat. Phase transitions. Equations of state for ideal and real gases. Friction and viscosity. Fluid mechanics. Bernoulli’s equation. Energy, work and power. Heat engines and refrigerators. Entropy and the laws of thermodynamics. Heat transfer. Inertial systems and transformations. Relativistic mechanics. The charge and wave properties of the electron. The size and mass of atoms. Thermal radiators and the photoelectric effect. The Bohr atomic model. The periodic system. Stimulated emission and the laser effect. Generation and absorption of X-rays. Radioactivity.

Literature
Jönsson, G. och Nilsson, E.: Bildfysik. Teach Support 2003. ISBN: 9197249955
Jönsson, G: Fysik i vätskor och gaser. Teach Support 2004. ISBN: 9197249939
Jönsson, G och Nilsson E: Tillämpad atomfysik. Teach Support 2005. ISBN: 9197249947
Laborationshandledning för D.

Code: 0104. Name: Images.
Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed laboratory work and passed written exam. Contents: Electromagnetic waves, refraction and reflection. Imaging (lenses and mirrors). Optical instruments. f/number and depth of field. Diffraction and interference. Resolution, lines/mm, dpi and digital resolution.

Code: 0204. Name: Thermodynamics and Atomic Physics.
Higher education credits: 7,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Passed laboratory work and passed written exam. Contents: Temperature and heat. Phase transitions. Equations of state for ideal and real gases. Friction and viscosity. Fluid mechanics. Bernoulli's equation. Energy, work and power. Heat engines and refridgerators. Entropy and the laws of thermodynamics. Heat transfer. Inertial systems and transformations. Relativistic mechanics. The charge and wave properties of the electron. The size and mass of atoms. Thermal radiators and the photoelectric effect. The Bohr atomic model. The periodic system. Stimulated emission and the laser effect. Generation and absorption of X-rays. Radioactivity.