SK2539 Microscale Acoustofluidics 7.5 credits

The course contains the following parts:

• Controlling equations in microfluidics
• Piezoelectricity and acoustic connection
• Ultrasonic resonances in microsystems
• Acoustic radiating forces
• Acoustic streaming
• Particle manipulation and capture
• Different applications in the life sciences

After completing the course, the student must:

• Explain theoretical concepts in acoustofluidics.
• implement the theory to design an acoustofluidic system at micro scale.
• Evaluate different experimental methods in acoustofluidics at micro scale.

Completed degree project at the undergraduate level in technical physics or medical technology.

English B / English 6

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Project, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

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.

Yes

Martin Viklund

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.