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Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics (3 cr)

Code: 5N00EI70-3053

General information


Enrolment period

02.07.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 17.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

TAMK Mathematics and Physics

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering

Teachers

  • Anne Leppänen

Person in charge

Anne Leppänen

Groups

  • 23I112C
  • 23I112B
  • 23I112A

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can use the basic laws of oscillation, wave and sound physics, and atom- and nuclear physics and apply observations of phenomena
- can reduce the problem into quantities and equations connected to various kind of oscillation and wave mechanics, atom and nuclear physics, and electromagnetic waves
- can solve and state arguments for problems based on the scientific and technical point of view
- knows the technical applications connected to electromagnetic waves

Content (course unit)

The oscillation modes and mathematical modeling
Wave and sound physics
Electromagnetic radiation
Structure of atom and energy levels
Basics of nuclear physics
Radioactivity and nuclear power

Prerequisites (course unit)

Mechanics, Thermal physics, Flow mechanics, Electrostatics, electrical circuits and magnetism

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student is able to use correct quantities and units for the topics, is able to analyze phenomena quantitatively and solve simple problems, which resemble examples given on the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to exemplary problems, student is able to utilize the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics in new situations and problems and is able to justify the solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws of oscillation, wave motion, atomic physics and nuclear physics. Student understands the interrelations between the laws and is able to use them in problem solving. Student is fluent in solving problems and can justify the solutions.

Assessment scale

0-5