General Physics III (Vibrations, Waves and Optics) (FSI-TF3)

Academic year 2018/2019
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The main aim of this subject is to provide an introduction into physics of periodical oscillations, waves and optics.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Student acquire the basic knowledge of physical description of periodic oscillations, wave physic and optics and practical skil to solve the problems in this field.
Prerequisites:
Working knowledge of differential, integral, and vector calculus is expected.

Links to other subjects:
compulsory prerequisite: General Physics I (Mechanics and Molecular Physics) [TF1]
Course contents:
Oscillations, waves and optics is a lecture trying to unify physical phenomena as periodic motion, oscillations and waves in different parts of physics as in mechanics, acoustics, electricity and especially in optics. To understand lecture it is necessary to be familiar with the introductory lectures Mechanics and molecular physics and Electricity and magnetism. The optics cover all fundamental chapters of basic university course. The most optical phenomena are described on the wave model but also particle model is used as a first introduction to the quantum physics. The interaction of light with matter is one of the important part of lecture. The geometrical optics is treated more practically. During the lecture there are many experiments performed with active participation of students. The lecture deals essentially with the physical principles but also with contemporary results of research.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Lectures and theoretical excercises, examination both written and oral.
Controlled participation in lessons:
80% of presence in exercises and successfuly passed two written tests are necessary before an application for the examination is made. If a minimal presence requirement is not achieved, an aditional written homework must be fulfilled.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture Introduction. History.
Oscillations. Periodical motion in nature. Simple harmonic oscillator-kinematics, dynamics, energy. Damped oscillator, forced oscillations and resonance. Examples of oscillators. Chaos.
Waves. Waves in one and three dimensions. Types of waves. Wave pulses. Wave speed, wave equation. Principle of superposition. Interference.
Sound. Sound waves. Speed of sound. Interference of sound waves. Doppler effect. Sources and detectors of sound. Hearing.
Electromagnetic waves. Maxwell equations, wave equation. Reflection and refraction. Total reflection. Optical constants.
Light. Models of light. Spectrum of light. Speed of light. Sources and detectors of light. Basic exp. arrangements. Eye.
Optical properties of matter. Microscopic theory. Apsorption and dispersion. Scattering of light. Isotropic and anisotropic materials.
Polarisation. Polarized and unpolarized light. Methods for polarization of light and measurement of polarization.
Interference of light. Standing waves. Interference of two and more waves. Interference of nonmonochromatic waves. Spatial and temporal coherence.
Diffraction of light. Fraunhofer diffraction. Diffraction on gratings.
Image formations. Geometrical optics. Lenses and mirrors. Simple optical devices. Diffraction and image formations. Holography.
    Exercise Solving the theoretical exercises and problems with close connection with lectures.
Literature - fundamental:
1. HALLIDAY, D. - RESNICK, R. - WALKER, J.: Fyzika (2. vydání). VUTIUM, Brno 2013.
2. MAIN, I. G.: Kmity a vlny ve fyzice. Academia, 1990.
3. FRENCH, A.P.: Vibrations and Waves. Norton, 1971
4. KUBĚNA, J.: Úvod do optiky. MU Brno 1994, skriptum.
Literature - recommended:
1. HALLIDAY, D. - RESNICK, R. - WALKER, J.: Fyzika (2. vydání). VUTIUM, Brno 2013.
2. HALLIDAY, D. - RESNICK, R. - WALKER, J.: Fyzika. VUTIUM, Brno 2001
3. MAIN, I. G.: Kmity a vlny ve fyzice. Academia, 1990.
4. KUBĚNA, J.: Úvod do optiky. MU Brno 1994, skriptum.
5. KVASNICA, J.: Matematický aparát fyziky. Academia, 1997.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
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