FYS-1346 Thermal Physics, 5 cr
Person responsible
Jyrki Mäkelä
Learning Outcomes
Understanding of the basics of thermodynamics based on both classical thermodynamics and on modern statistical study of systems consisting of atoms. After the course the student will possess sufficient skills for studying statistical physics, solid state physics and other courses of physics major.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Concepts of energy and temperature. The first law of thermodynamics and conservation of energy. | ||
| 2. | Basics of heat transfer. | ||
| 3. | The second law of thermodynamics and entropy. | ||
| 4. | Physics of heat engines vs. laws of thermodynamics. | ||
| 5. | Basics of chemical thermodynamics. |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
The assessment of the course is based mostly on the written exam. Approval requires half of the maximum points from specific exercises, submitted in written form. It is possible to elevate the grading with additional activity in the (oral) class exercises.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | An Introduction to Thermal Physics | D.V. Schroeder | Yes | |||
| Other online content | Powerpoint-presentations from Lectures | J. Mäkelä | Will be distributed via Moodle2 | Yes |
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| FYS-1346 Thermal Physics, 5 cr | FYS-1340 Thermal Physics, 5 cr |