402-0053-00L Physics II
Semester | Autumn Semester 2014 |
Lecturers | J. Faist |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
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402-0053-00 V | Physics II Tuesday 12:45-14:30 Wednesday 14:45-16:30 | 4 hrs |
| J. Faist | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
402-0053-00 U | Physics II | 2 hrs |
| J. Faist |
Catalogue data
Abstract | The goal of the Physics II class is an introduction into fields, relativity, wave and quantum mechanics. |
Objective | Student will be presented with a first simple approach to the key ideas behind quantum mechanics and our understanding of matter at the microscopic scale. The section on electromagnetism is meant to be complementary to the course "Netzwerk und Schaltungen", as well as to the lecture "Elektromagnetism" by focusing more on some fundamental aspects. |
Content | The lecture introduce the following concepts: From forces to fields - Coulomb force, the electric field and the electrostatic potential - Lorentz force, magnetostatics and the vector potential - Induction and Maxwell's equation - Electricity and magnetism of matter - Special Relativity Introduction to quantum physics - The crisis of classical mechanics - The photon of Plank and Einstein - De Broglie and wave mechanics - Schroedinger equation - Applications: quantum devices |
Literature | Tipler, Physics; Gerhtsen, Physics; The Feynman lectures on physics. |
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Physics I. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
In examination block for | Bachelor's Programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 2012; Version 24.02.2016 (Examination Block 1) |
ECTS credits | 8 credits |
Examiners | J. Faist |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 180 minutes |
Written aids | 10 sheets DIN A4 (= 20 pages) self-authored summary (handwritten or computer print-out). |
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
Main link | Moodle |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Bachelor | Examination Block 1 | O |