Part A (Lectures)
Experimental methodology, the Scientific methodology.
Curve fitting, dimensional analysis, written technical reports.
Historical perspective on physical progress.
Basic wave concept, acoustics, waves in music instruments.
Interference and standing waves.
Basic and applied electro-statics.
Basic and applied magnetism and electromagnetism.
Electrical direct current and alternating current circuits.
The electromagnetic wave.
Geometric optics, the camera, the projector, the telescope and the microscope.
Interference and diffraction with electro magnetic waves.
Polarisation.
(38h lectures, 20h seminar)
Part B (Lab course)
Four labs are carried out which aim to teach and practice:
- accuracy in measurements, setup of series of experiments, error analysis and error propagation, simple report writing
- experimental problem solving, the validity of physical models, using the oscilloscope
- experimental applications of the theoretical course content in general.
Further, there is a more extensive lab in electric measurement techniques.
Part C (Project course)
The lab experiments mentioned above are presented in front of the class and shall be directed to a non-technically educated group.
(4h seminar, individual work)