Ammattifysiikka (FYSLE0002), 6 op

Basic information

Prerequisites

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Course contents (core content level)

Resistivity, resistive sensors, superconductivity, dielectric material properties, semiconductors
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, implantation technology, magnetic flowmeter,
- magnetic materials (dia-, para- ja ferromagnetism, hysteresis phenomenon, hard and soft magnetic materials), magnetic properties of electronic components
- electromagnetic induction (magnetic flux, Faraday?s law, Lenz?s law, generator, self-inductance, energy density of magnetic field, mutual inductance, eddy currents, transformer
Thermodynamics
- thermodynamic systems and processes, laws of thermodynamics, Sound
- fundamentals of sound, noise, exposure limits, ultrasound, EMFI- material
Electromagnetic waves, applications, antennas, propagation, Poynting vector, power, intensity, radio wave propagation properties
Physical optics
- reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction
Optical fibers, telecommunication, optical sensors, attenuation and dispersion
Atomic physics
- quantization, atomic structure, spectroscopy, stimulated emission, laser, photoelectric effect

Course contents (additional)

- semiconductors, resistivity and other material properties
- magnetic material properties
- ultrasound and Electro Mechanical FIlm (EMFI) material applications
- electromagnetic induction applications, Hall- effect and sensors, radio wave basics , antennas, EIRP, modulations, polarization, Brewster angle, radio signal attenuation in free space
- optical fibres; WDM and DWDM systems, optical sensors
- fluoresesence applications, CCD- cells

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

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 are based on and verified by observations and measurements.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

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 physics covered by this course. The knowledge gained helps the student in independent information acquisition in further studies and professional activities.

Recommended reading

Peltonen, H., Perkkiö J. ja Vierinen K. Insinöörin (AMK) fysiikka, osa II. Lahden Teho-opetus, 6. painos, 2005.
Study material at course www- site and portal

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures: 56 h
Tutorials: 28 h
Individual learning assignment: 10 h
Exams: 9 h
Student?s workload: student workload analysis not carried out
Total: -

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Assessment is based on student activity during classes, individual tests, one individual learning assignment and three exams.

In order to pass the course (grade 1) all the individual tests, individual learning assignment and exams have to be completed successfully.

Related competences of the degree programme

Electronics Measurement Technology
Telecommunications and Radio Technology
Semiconductor and Sensor Technology
Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills