Course syllabus

Fysik
Physics

FAFF25, 11 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2015/16
Decided by: Education Board B
Date of Decision: 2015-04-16

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: C3, D3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course will give a basic understanding of thermodynamics and an introduction to photonics, including optics and signal transfer by light- and radio waves. Many of the concepts introduced are of importance for a deeper understanding of contemporary technology areas, e.g. data communication. The course should also give training in scientific problem-solving techniques and physical modeling, as well as written and oral communication.The projects fall within the area energy-, climat- and combustion-research.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to analyze problems and perform and interpret calculations within the area of thermodynamics and photonics.
• understand the linkage between themodynamics and problems with relevance to sustainable development.
• understand how photonics is applied in the area of signal transfer and communication.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to enterpret and use models within the area of thermodynamics and photonics.
• be table to carry out a project where knowledge in thermodynamics is applied to concrete problems with relevance to sustainable development.
• have skills in handling of optical systems, detectors and lightsourses.
• be able to write a well structured report in which experimental data are presented and analyzed.
• be able to perform oral presentation of a larger project in front of an audience

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to search for and use information on day to day physical fenomenon with relevance to sustainable development.
• understand the dependence between different parts of the society to achieve a sustainable development.
• be able to evaluate experimental methodes used in the course.
• have improved ability to evaluate the applicability and limitations of physical models within the subjects of the course

Contents

Thermodynamics (3 hp)
Heat and phase transititons. State equations for ideal and real gases. Kinetic gas theory and Maxwell-Bolzman distribution. The main laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic processes. Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. Basic combustion. The relevans of heat radiation for simple climat models.

Photonics (5 hp)
Optics and electromagnetic waves, refraction, reflection, interfernce and diffraction. Geometric optics. Resolution. Optical fibers, light sources and detectors.

Projects (3 hp)
The students work in groups of 2-4 on projects that fall within the area energy-, climat- and combustion-research of relevance to “sustainable development”, “sustainable consumption and production”, “environment and climate”, and “global development”. A basic understanding and knowledge in these fields is important for the development of a sustainable society. Each project shall include a written report and an oral presentation for a student audience.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examinations (2 + 4 hp). Completed project (3 hp) and laboratory work (1 + 1 hp).

Parts
Code: 0113. Name: Thermodynamics.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination. Contents: Thermodynamics
Code: 0213. Name: Project.
Credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Presentation of project. Contents: Project with relevance for sustainable development
Code: 0313. Name: Photonics.
Credits: 4. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination. Contents: Photonics
Code: 0413. Name: Laboratory Works Themodynamics.
Credits: 1. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed laboratory works.
Code: 0513. Name: Laboratory Works Photonics.
Credits: 1. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed laboratory works.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: Basic courses in mathematics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: FAFA45, FAF260, FAFA05, FAFA15, FAFA20, FAFA40, FAFA50, FAFF30, FAFA01, FAFF40

Reading list

• Jönsson G: Våglära och Optik 2012, ISBN 978-91-633-8957-3.
• Jönsson, G: Fysik i vätskor och gaser, Teach Support 2011. ISBN: 9789197249942.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Lars Engström, lars.engstrom@fysik.lth.se
Course homepage: http://kurslab.fysik.lth.se/CDFysik/Index.htm
Further information: The course is given by a team of instructors. Hans Lundberg is mainly responsible for the thermodynamics part, the projects are administrated by Joakim Bood and the Photonics part by Olle Lundh