Course detail

Physics II

FSI-3FAcad. year: 2011/2012

The course “Physics II” familiarises students with both basic theories of classical physics (electromagnetism) and elementary quantum mechanics. The obtained knowledge is necessary for understanding of the theoretical fundamentals of modern engineering disciplines. Also dealt with are the following topics: Electromagnetism. Electrostatic field. Magnetic field. Electromagnetic field. Maxwell’s equations. Elementary quantum mechanics. Particle features of radiation and wave features of particles. Electron orbitals of an atom. Nucleus of an atom.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

9

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The course enables students to apply differential, integral and vector calculus for the calculation of intensity and potential of electric and magnetic fields and of the behaviour of charged particles in these fields. The course develops their competence of abstract thinking and the competence to generalise experimental knowledge during the process of the physical-laws formulation.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of mathematics and physics used in the field of: Newton’s laws, motion of a particle in force fields, work and energy, dynamics of systems formed by particles, gravitational field, oscillations and waves, interference of waves, geometrical and wave optics, thermodynamics, heat and basic principles of thermodynamics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Final classification reflects the result of continuous check in the form of tests in the seminars, as well as final examination containing a test, solving of tasks and an oral part.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal of the course is to inform students about the electromagnetic interaction and with the related processes in a vacuum and in matters, to clarify mutual relation between electric and magnetic field, the significance of the Maxwell equations and to show the relation of electromagnetism, optics and the theory of circuits.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars and labs which are stated in the timetable is checked by the teacher. Absence may be compensated for by the agreement with the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

HALLIDAY, D. - RESNICK, R. - WALKER, J.: Fyzika, VUTIUM, Brno 2001 (CS)
http://physics.fme.vutbr.cz (CS)
ŠANTAVÝ, I a kol.: Vybrané kapitoly z fyziky, skriptum VUT, Brno 1986 (CS)
HORÁK, Z. - KRUPKA, F.: Fyzika, SNTL, Praha 1976 (CS)
FEYNMAN, R.P.-LEIGHTON, R.B.-SANDS, M.: Feynmanovy přednášky z fyziky - revidované vydání,, Fragment, 2013 (CS)
KREMPASKÝ, J.: Fyzika, Alfa, Bratislava - SNTL, Praha 1982 (SK)
ALONSO, M. - FINN, E. J.: Physics, Addison - Wesley, Reading 1996 (EN)
ČSN ISO 1000 Veličiny a jednotky (CS)

Recommended reading

HALLIDAY, D. - RESNICK, R. - Walker, J.: Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley and Sons, New York 1997 (EN)
KREMPASKÝ, J.: Fyzika, Alfa, Bratislava - SNTL, Praha 1982 (SK)
ŠANTAVÝ, I.- LIŠKA, M.: Fyzika II, skriptum VUT Brno (CS)
KUPSKÁ, I.- MACUR, M.- RYNDOVÁ, A.: Fyzika - Sbírka příkladů, skriptum VUT Brno (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3A-P Bachelor's

    branch B-MTI , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch B-MAI , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch B-MET , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B3S-P Bachelor's

    branch B-STI , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch B-EPE , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme M2A-P Master's

    branch M-MŘJ , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme M2I-P Master's

    branch M-LPR , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch M-AIŘ , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch M-ADI , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch M-SLE , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch M-STG , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch M-STM , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch M-VSR , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Electromagnetic interactions. Electrostatic field. Gauss’ law.
Electric potential. Relation between intensity of electric field and electric potential.
Electrostatic field in conductors and dielectrics, capacitor. Direct current. Ohm’s law. Electromotive force (emf).
DC circuits. Kirchhoff’s junction rule (current law) and loop rule (voltage law).
Magnetic fields due to moving charged particles and currents.
Magnetism of matter.
Electromagnetic induction. Faraday’s law of induction. Inductance.
Magneto-electric induction. Maxwell’s equations.
Fundamentals of quantum physics. Particle and wave nature of matter.
Electron traps - the hydrogen atom. Energy levels of the hydrogen atom. The multielectron atoms.
Nuclear physics. Radioactivity and radioactive decay. Nuclear fission, thermonuclear fusion.