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Thermal physics, 4 credits
Värmelära, 4 hp
TFYI04
Main field of study
Applied PhysicsCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus BomanEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 32 hRecommended self-study hours: 75 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | N.B. | |
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| 6ITFY | Applied Physics, Bachelor of Science in Engineering | 2 (Spring 2024) | 2 | 2 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C | CANCELLED |
Main field of study
Applied PhysicsCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
Prerequisites
Calculus in one variable. Basic physics.
Intended learning outcomes
The purpose of the course develop the student´s knowledge in thermal physics. After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- solve problems in thermal physics by using fundmental concepts and relations
- determine thermal properties of matter and analyze thermodynamics processes
- explain phenomena and relate the theory to applications
- carry out experiments in thermal physics and analyze the results.
Course content
- Fundamental concept: Temperature, heat, work, internal energy. The Kelvin scale. Thermal equilibrium. The fundental laws of thermodynamics. Entropy (both macroscopic and microscopic perspectives).
- Thermal properties of matter: Thermal expansion. Kinetic theory of gases. Ideal-gas equation. Degrees of freedom and equipartition of energy. Heat capacities. Phase transformation. Heat conduction. Heat radiation, the Stefan-Bolzmann law, and emissivity.
- Thermodynamic processes (isothermal, adibatic, etc.)
- Heat engines, refrigirators, and heat pumps. The Carnot cycle. Working cycles and technical implemantation of real heat engines and refrigirators. Calculation of the coefficient of performance.
- Models for earths energy balance and the global green house effect is discussed in connection to heat radiation.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, problem solving sessions, and laboratory work.
Examination
| TEN1 | Written Examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| LAB1 | Laboratory Work | 1 credits | U, G |
| KTR1 | Optional Assignment | 0 credits | U, G |
Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
- If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
- If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.
Other
The course is conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included.
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiCourse literature
Books
- H. D. Young, R. A. Freedman, (2020) University Physics 15 Pearson
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEN1 | Written Examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| LAB1 | Laboratory Work | 1 credits | U, G |
| KTR1 | Optional Assignment | 0 credits | U, G |
Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.
Books
H. D. Young, R. A. Freedman, (2020) University Physics 15 Pearson
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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