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AlbaNova
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Anna Burvall (anna.burvall@biox.kth.se)
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Course syllabus SK1120 (Spring 2025–)Basic wave concept.
Mechanical waves: intensity, reflection, standing waves.
Acoustic quantities and measurement methods. Ultrasound.
Electromagnetic waves: Generation, intensity, polarization, interference, diffraction, laser with applications.
Geometrical optics: Optical instruments, projectors.
Photometry: Luminous flux, brightness, illumination, luminance.
After passing the course, the student must be able to:
By "physical" above is meant the part of physics that is included in the course content below.
Active participation in SF1625 Univariable analysis and SF1624 Algebra and geometry or equivalent courses.
Knowledge in Linear Algebra and Calculus corresponding to first year courses. Some knowledge about partial derivatives.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Written exams (TENA; 2 credits, grading scale A-F and Written exams TENB; 1 credits, grading scale A-F).
Hand-in assignments (INL1; 1 credits, grading scale P/F).
Passed lab experiments (LAB1; 2 credits, grading scale P/F).
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