Applied Physics

11B2300

Bachelor

German

5.0

only summer term

1 semester

Physics is a fundamental natural science whose objective is to understand and quantitatively describe the laws of nature. Physics thus forms the basis for all technology and is an important prerequisite for interdisciplinary co-operation between the various technical fields. The structure and cohesion of matter form the basis for understanding materials and their further development. In this module, students learn how to describe fluids at rest and in motion. In addition, basic concepts and relationships of thermodynamics are introduced. The interactions between particles within matter and their interactions with external fields play a dominant role. Sound knowledge of electricity and magnetism, the propagation of waves, the interaction of electromagnetic waves and charged particles as well as wave-particle dualism are fundamental prerequisites for the methods of modern materials technology. In this module, this knowledge is taught theoretically and deepened practically in application-related experiments.

1 Liquids and gases: fluids at rest and in motion 2 Thermodynamics: temperature, heat, thermal expansion of solids 3 Magnetism 3.1 Magnetic field strength and flux density 3.2 Matter in a magnetic field 3.3 Magnetic force effect, Lorentz force 3.4 Electromagnetic induction 4 Wave optics 4. 1 Electromagnetic waves and spectral ranges 4.2 Polarisation and birefringence 4.3 Interference and diffraction, coherence 4.4 Resolving power of optical devices 5. Quantum optics 5.1 Photoelectric effect 5.2 Wave-particle dualism 5.3 Emission, absorption and stimulated emission 5.4 LASER, principle, structure and mode of action

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Number of lab experiments: approx. 10

• Field work / Experimental work

 Experimental work: approximately 10 trials in total.

The module assumes basic knowledge of physics as acquired in the introductory module ‘Physics’. In particular, prior knowledge of the following topics is important: basic mathematical knowledge, simple differential, integral and vector calculus

Students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences who have successfully completed this module are familiar with the fundamental laws of fluids at rest and in motion, as well as the basic principles of thermodynamics. They have knowledge of the cause and influence of magnetic fields.  They also have a sound knowledge of the propagation and superposition of waves. Students can also apply this knowledge to the phenomena of wave optics and know the limits of this theory. They also know the core statements of quantum optics and can explain this using the example of the photoelectric effect.

Students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences who have successfully completed this module will be able to quantitatively describe and explain physical problems from the fields of fluids, thermodynamics and magnetism. After completing this module, students will be able to discuss the differences between wave optics and quantum optics. 

Students can present their work results from the practical laboratory course in writing in a clearly structured form and respond verbally to questions.

• Susoff, Markus Lothar

• Susoff, Markus Lothar