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. 3. Learn experimental methods in physics.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, compulsory laboratory 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

• Laboratory exercises
• Calculation exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to TFY4145, TFY4155, TMA4100, TMA4105 and TMA4115.

Course materials

Compendium. Relevant books will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Credit reductions