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SI1110 Physics II 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus SI1110 (Autumn 2008–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SI1110 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Electrostatics: Field strength and potential, Gauss' law, metals and dielectrics, the capacitor, electrostatic energy.
Magnetism: Sources and forces, magnetic materials and circuits, magnetic energy. Technical applications. Induction. Transient variations. Alternating currents. Electrical instruments. Maxwell's equations.
Waves: Fundamental concepts. Mechanical waves and acoustics.
Electromagnetic waves: generation, polarization, interference and diffraction. Technical applications. The laser. Coherence.
Basic geometrical optics.

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to give

  • knowledge of the most important concepts in connection with electric and magnetic fields and mechanical and electromagnetic waves.
  • knowledge of theories and models describing fields and waves insight into technical applications.
  • training in analyzing, formulating and solving simple problems
  • insight into measurement methods and instruments
  • training in evaluating and reporting experimental work.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

As for the BD-programme (The Material design programme).

Literature

Harris Benson: University Physics ISBN 0-321-20469-7.
Instructions for Laboratory work.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignments, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

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

Other requirements for final grade

Written examination (TENA; 4 university credits).
Assignments (INL1; 1 university credits).
Approved laboratory work (LAB1; 1 university credits).

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • 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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Undergraduate Physics

Main field of study

Physics, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle