Course - Thermal Physics - TFY4165
TFY4165 - Thermal Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeider | 10/100 | |||
| Skriftlig eksamen | 90/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
First and Second law of thermodynamics. Equations of state, reversible and irreversible processes, entropy, thermodynamic potentials. Maxwell's velocity distribution, mean free path, heat conduction, diffusion. Boltzmann distribution.
Learning outcome
By a theoretical and experimental approach this course will give the student a basic understanding of how systems in thermal equilibrium can be described by thermodynamics. This means to understand how the first and second law of thermodynamics lead to the quantity entropy og give relations between quantities of thermodynamics. Further the principles of heat engines and refrigerators, mixtures, energy transport by heat conduction, and diffusion of particles in a medium will be given. The student will learn to analyse various types of problems within thermal physics by use of mathematical methods including the use of IKT-based/numerical methods through the use of Matlab.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory laboratory excercises and problem solving. A compulsory lab report counts 10% of the final grade. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Calculation exercises
- Laboratory exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Physics knowledge corresponding to TFY4145 Mechanical Physics, TFY4155 Electricity and Magnetism, and TFY4160 Wave Physics.
Course materials
P. C. Hemmer, Termisk fysikk, Tapir Akademisk Forlag, 2. utgave 2002.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY1005 | 7.5 | ||
| SIF4016 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2015
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Physics
- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Arbeider 10/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 90/100 2015-05-20 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Arbeider 10/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Skriftlig eksamen 90/100 2015-08-15 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"