Physics Lab. 2Laajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

The students understand the fundamental phenomena related to mechanical oscillation, wave motion, sound, atomic and nuclear physics. The students become familiar with the physical laws fundamental to the operational functioning of various machines and devices.

The students become acquainted with the experimental exploration of physical phenomena, learn to make controlled measurements, to report of the results and to evaluate the reliability of the measurements and methods.

Content

Mechanical oscillation and waves, sound. Electromagnetic waves, quantization, interaction of photons and matter. Atomic energy levels. Nuclear structure, radioactivity, nuclear energy.

Familiarisation with various measurement techniques and devices, making of measurement records, calculation of results, evaluation of reliability, reporting, occupational safety. Laboratory exercises from various fields of physics.

Prerequisites

Engineering physics 1 or equivalent.

Further information

Literature: Inkinen, Manninen,Tuohi, Momentti 2, Otava Arminen, Mäkelä, Mäkinen, Puhakka, Vierinen, Fysiikan laboratoriotyöt, Tammertekniikka Tekniikan kaavasto, Tammertekniikka Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, laboratory work, reporting, independent work, team work and exam. Prerequisites: K-11012. Language of instruction: Finnish Contact person: Riitta Mäkelä.