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SK2539 Microscale Acoustofluidics 7.5 credits

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The course deals with the theory and applications of microscale acoustofluidics. Microscale acoustofluidics concerns the use of acoustics and in particular ultrasonics applied to microstructures and microfluidics for the manipulation of different objects, such as suspended particles and fluids. Application areas are primarily within life sciences, such as manipulation of biological cells, cell cultures, micro particles and fluids in micro channels, micro chamber and micro plates.

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Termin

Information for Autumn 2025 Start 27 Oct 2025 programme students

Course location

AlbaNova

Duration
27 Oct 2025 - 12 Jan 2026
Periods
P2 (7.5 hp)
Pace of study

50%

Application code

51024

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus SK2539 (Autumn 2022–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

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

Intended learning outcomes

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.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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

English B / English 6

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • 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.

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/Applied undergraduate Physics

Main field of study

Engineering Physics

Education cycle

Second cycle