Course - Wave Physics and Fluid Mechanics - TFY4163
Wave Physics and Fluid Mechanics
About
About the course
Course content
Introduction to wavephysics and fluidmechanicsWavephysics: Description of wave motion, harmonic waves, the wave equation, elastic waves, wave packets, wave phenomena, dispersion.Continuummechanics/fluidmechanics: The continuum hypothesis, conservation laws, pressure, the control volume method, differential methods in flow systems, Navier-Stokes' equation. Various flow system.
Learning outcome
KnowledgeThe candidate shall:-achieve a basic understanding of wavephysics and fluidmechanics, SkillsThe candidate shall:-learn to analyze various problems in wavephysics and fluidmechanics with methods that involve differential and integral calculusbe trained in analyzing problems in wavephysics and fluidmechanics using ICT-based methods-develop experimental skills.Generall competencies-The candidate shall develop collaborative skills.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, excercises, numerical and experimental projects. The student's expected work load in the course is 225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Laboratory exercises
- Numerical exercises
Further on evaluation
Written exam. The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
FY1001 Mechanical physics.It is advised to take TMA4105 Calculus 2 or MA1003 Multidimensional calculus in parallel.
Course materials
Information provided at beginning of course.
Subject areas
- Physics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Spring 2024
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.