Electromagnetism, thermophysics and wavesLaajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

During completion of this course the student acquires basic knowledge of physical concepts, laws, principles and theories in the fields of physics listed in the course contents above. Student becomes aware that physical theories in engineering applications are based on and verified by observations and measurements.
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During completion of this course the student will learn how to formulate and solve equations related to basic physical problems that appear in the fields of engineering applications. The knowledge gained helps the student in independent information acquisition and problem solving in further studies and professional activities.

Content

Material properties in electric field
Electrical sensors
Magnetism
- magnetic field, electric and magnetic deflection, sources of magnetic field, motion of charges in magnetic fields, magnetic force on current carrying conductor, DC motor, Hall probe, mass spectrometer, magnetic flowmeter, magnetic proximity sensor
- magnetic materials (dia-, para- ja ferromagnetism, hysteresis phenomenon, hard and soft magnetic materials)
- electromagnetic induction (magnetic flux, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, generator, self-inductance, energy density of magnetic field, mutual inductance, eddy currents, transformer)
Oscillations
Waves mechanical, ultrasound, sound, desibel- units, electromechanical film EMFI,
Thermal physics
- temperature, thermal expansion, specific heats, phases and phase changes, latent heats, Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation
Moisture
-vapor pressure, air humidity, dew point, surface tension, vapour and capillary diffusion of water
Optics, optical elements, geometric optics, diffraction, optical devices, optical fibers, reflection, transmission, spectrophotometer, ...
Atomic and quantum physics; radiation, photoelectric efffect, luminescence, emission and absorption spectra, x- and gammarays, detectors , backscattering, ...


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Material properties in electric field and electric sensors
Electromagnetic applications
Oscillations, waves and material properties
Determination of relative humidity
Geometrical and physical optics
- reflection and refraction of light, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, colour
Optical measurement application principles
Radiation measurement application principles

Qualifications

Mechanics and Electricity