Course content

Oscillations: Undamped, damped and forced oscillations. Resonance.
Wave physics: Description of waves, harmonic waves, general wave equation, elastic waves, phase velocity and group velocity, Doppler effect, electromagnetic waves, transmission and reflection, interference, diffraction. Theory of relativity: Michelson-Morley experiment, Einstein's theory of special relativity. Experimental methods in physics, methods for measuring physical quantities, data acquisition and treatment.

Learning outcome

The student is expected to: 1. Obtain, through a combined theoretical and experimental approach to the subject, a fundamental understanding of wave phenomena and special relativity. 2. Learn how to analyze various problems in wave physics with mathematical methods involving differential and integral calculus.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, compulsory laboratory exercises and calculation exercises. The final grade is based on a midterm (20%) and a final (80%) exam. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Calculation exercises
• Laboratory exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to FY1001, FY1003, MA1101, MA1102, MA1103, MA1201 og MA1202.

Course materials

Will be given at the beginning of the course.

Credit reductions