SI1135 Classical Physics 6.0 credits

Thermodynamics: Carnot process, temperature and entropy. The laws of thermodynamics.
Thermodynamic potentials. The foundations of statistical mechanics and kinetic theory of gases.

Waves: Interference and Diffraction. Plane and spherical waves. Geometrical optics, The laser, coherence.

Electromagnetic Field Theory: Current, voltage, resistance, and circuit theory. Electric field strength,
potential, Coulomb's law, dielectrics, capacitor, electrostatic energy. Magnetism, Magnetic dipoles, Electromagnetic induction. Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves.

The student will be able to:

• solve simple problems in thermodynamics and electromagnetic theory
• explain physical problems, conditions and restrictions for a non-technically trained audience
• make order of magnitude estimates of physical problems
• make computer calculations of thermodynamics and electromagnetic theory

Introductory courses in mathematics and mechanics.

Mansfield & O'Sullivan, 'Understanding physics', Wiley, ch. 11-12 (p. 260-357),  ch. 14- 18

(p. 407-568).

• TENA - Written Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Computer Laboration, 2.0 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.

• LAB1 – Computer simulation, 2,0 hp, graded: PF

• TENA - Exam, 4 hp, graded: AF

• 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.