Aim
The aim of this course is for the student to acquire a fundamental knowledge of waves, optics, thermodynamics, atomic physics and applications within the areas. A good understanding of these parts of physics is essential for concept-building within rapidly developing research areas such as e.g. nanotechnology.

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 apply physics in explaining 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 use the knowledge of basic physics to understand the areas or research presented in parallell courses.

• 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.

• be able to search for and use relevant information within the area of lnowledge.

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.

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

The first part of the course deals with: Mechanical waves, interference and the Doppler effect. Sound intensity level and human hearing. Reflection of sound, ultrasound. Electromagnetic waves. Geometric optics and optical instruments. Diffraction and resolution. The grating spectrometer. Temperature and heat. Phase transitions. Equations of state for ideal and real gases. Friction and viscosity. Fluid mechanics. Bernoulli’s equation. Heat engines and refrigerators. Entropy and the laws of thermodynamics.

The latter part of the course deals with: Relativistic mechanics. Charge and wave properties of the electron. Atomic size and mass. Thermal radiation. Photoelectric effect. Models of the atom - from Bohr to a wave model. The world according to quantum mechanics. Matterwaves. Structure of the periodic system. Spontaneous and stimulated emission. Lasers, X-rays and radioactivity.

Literature
Jönsson, G och Nilsson, E: Våglära och optik. Teach Support 2007. ISBN: 9789197249963
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 Nano.

Code: 0107. Name: Physics - Waves, Thermodynamics and Atom Physics.
Higher education credits: 9. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination. Contents: Mechanical waves, interference and the Doppler effect. Sound intensity level and human hearing. Reflection of sound, ultrasound. Electromagnetic waves. Geometric optics and optical instruments. Diffraction and resolution. The grating spectrometer. Temperature and heat. Phase transitions. Equations of state for ideal and real gases. Friction and viscosity. Fluid mechanics. Bernoulli’s equation. Heat engines and refrigerators. Entropy and the laws of thermodynamics. Relativistic mechanics. Charge and wave properties of the electron. Atomic size and mass. Thermal radiation. Photoelectric effect. Models of the atom - from Bohr to a wave model. The world according to quantum mechanics. Matterwaves. Structure of the periodic system. Spontaneous and stimulated emission. Lasers, X-rays and radioactivity.

Code: 0207. Name: Laboratory Projects and Reports.
Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Active participation in laboratory work. Passed written and oral project presentations. Passed compulsory assignments. Contents: Laboratory work: Experimental methodology, Doppler effect, diffraction of sound- and lightwaves, geometrical optics, heat engines, the spectrum of hydrogen, modern lightsources, photoelectric effect and ionizing radiation.