Thermodynamics, Waves and Optics
Termodynamik, våglära och optik

FAFA65, 7.5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED N
Date of Decision: 2024-04-10
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: BME1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

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

The course will also train the students ability of problem solving, modelling, experimental work and written communication. The course is also aiming at stimulating the student to apply physics in explaining everyday phenomena.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to analyze problems and perform and interpret calculations within the field.
• understand how mathematical models, analogies and pictures interact with experiments and reality.
• be able to explain everyday phenomena using correct concepts and an adequate language.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to use and interpret physical models.
• be able to apply and evaluate the experimental methods presented in the course.
• be able to write a well structured project report in which experimental data are presented and analyzed.
• have found and developed his or her approach to studies.
• be able to evaluate the outcomes of different experimental methods.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to apply and 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. The laboratory work is essential for visualizing important concepts of physics.

The course deals with: Temperature and heat. Phase transitions. Equations of state for ideal and real gases. Heat engines and refrigerators. Entropy and the laws of thermodynamics. 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.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Compulsory exercises/assignments, written examination and passed laboratory work. The result on the written examination settles the final grade. It is mandatory to attend the first lecture in order to be admitted to the course.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0115. Name: Physics - Waves and Optics.
Credits: 3.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written examination. The module includes: 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. Polarization.
Code: 0215. Name: Laboratory Projects and Reports.
Credits: 2.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Active participation in laboratory work. Passed laboratory reports. The module includes: Laboratory work: Experimental methodology. Heat engines. Diffraction of lightwaves. Geometrical optics.
Code: 0315. Name: Thermodynamics - Assignments.
Credits: 2.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Passed compulsory assignments in Thermodynamics. The module includes: Compulsory assignments in Thermodynamics.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: FAFA50 FAFF40 FAFA01 FAF260 FAFF30 FAFA05 FAFA45 FAFA15 FAFA20 FAFA30 FAFA35 FAFA60 FAFF25 FAFA70 FAFA75

Reading list

• Jönsson, G: Våglära och optik. Teach Support 2023. ISBN: 978-91-527-2061-5.
• Jönsson, G: Fysik i vätskor och gaser. Teach Support 2022. ISBN: 978-91-527-2060-8.
• Laborationshandledning för BME.

Contact

Course coordinator: Claes-Göran Wahlström, claes-goran.wahlstrom@fysik.lth.se
Course coordinator: Jonas Johansson, jonas.johansson@ftf.lth.se
Course homepage: https://canvas.education.lu.se/

Further information

Some elements may be taught and assessed in English. This includes a maximum of 1.5 hp, in the form of laboratory sessions or written assignments.