FYS203 Wave mechanics
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Nils-Erik Anders Bomark
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics and Physics
- Physics, 1-year Programme
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
- Master's Programme in Mathematics and Science Education (5 Years)
Teaching language
Norwegian.Recommended prerequisites
Knowledge of math and physics corresponding to high school courses Matematikk R2, Fysikk 1, Fysikk 2, as well as FYS124 Mekanikk 1.
Course contents
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Oscillation phenomena in mechanical and electrical systems.
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Resonances and quality factors for oscillations.
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Mechanical- and Electromagnetic waves.
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Phase velocity and group velocity.
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Standing and moving waves.
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Coherence, diffraction, and interference.
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The special theory of relativity.
Learning outcomes
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On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Recognize and use the wave equation, as well as deriving it for simple systems.
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Recognize that different boundary conditions gives qualitatively different solutions of the wave equation.
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Qualitatively and quantitatively analyze diffraction-, interference-, and dispersion phenomena.
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Use the laws of geometrical optics to qualitatively and quantitatively describe optical instruments.
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Knowledge of group and phase velocity.
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Knowing and using the central principles of special relativity.
Examination requirements
100% compulsory attendance to all laboratory exercises and approval of reports from all laboratory exercises.
Teaching methods
Instruction is provided in the form of lectures and laboratory exercises. The lectures will include demonstrations, problem solving exercises. Information will be given in Canvas at the start of the course.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
4-hour written individual examination. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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FYS134 – Optics, thermodynamics and electrisity | 3 |