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| PHYS2003-1 | Theoretical physics
- part a) Electromagnetism
- part b) Thermodynamics
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| Duration : | part a) Electromagnetism : 15h Th, 15h Pr
part b) Thermodynamics : 15h Th, 15h Pr
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| Holder(s) : | part a) Electromagnetism : Peter Schlagheck
part b) Thermodynamics : Peter Schlagheck
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | This course gives an introduction into electromagnetism and thermodynamics for mathematics students.
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| This course gives an introduction into electromagnetism for mathematics students. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| This course gives an introduction into thermodynamics for mathematics students. |
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| Course objective : | Topics of the electrodynamics part of the course:
- vector analysis
- Maxwell's equations
- electrostatics
- electromagnetic waves
- electromagnetic fields generated by moving particles
Topics of the thermodynamics part of the course:
- ergodicity, irreversibility, and the arrow of time
- statistical ensembles
- the principles of thermodynamics
- ideal gases
- interacting gases and phase transitions
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| Topics of the course:
- vector analysis
- Maxwell's equations
- electrostatics
- electromagnetic waves
- electromagnetic fields generated by moving particles |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Topics of the course:
- ergodicity, irreversibility, and the arrow of time
- statistical ensembles
- the principles of thermodynamics
- ideal gases
- interacting gases and phase transitions |
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| Prerequisites : | basic knowledge of analysis in several dimensions and of classical mechanics
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| basic knowledge of analysis in several dimensions |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| basic knowledge in classical mechanics |
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| Workshops : | Regular homework (once per week) will have to be done and submitted.
An exercise class will be organized in which homework exercises are discussed and corrected. Students are encouraged to present their solutions on the blackboard.
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| Regular homework (once per week) will have to be done and submitted.
An exercise class will be organized in which homework exercises are discussed and corrected. Students are encouraged to present their solutions on the blackboard. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Regular homework (once per week) will have to be done and submitted.
An exercise class will be organized in which homework exercises are discussed and corrected. Students are encouraged to present their solutions on the blackboard. |
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| Organization : | This course will take place within 15 sessions à 2 hours (8 sessions for electromagnetism and 7 sessions for thermodynamics).
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| This course will take place within 8 sessions à 2 hours. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| This course will take place within 7 sessions à 2 hours. |
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| Assessment : | Assessment will be done to a large extent (85% of the total grade) by a written exam (3 hours) and to a small extent (15% of the total grade) on the basis of weekly homework exercises.
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| Assessment will be done to a large extent (85% of the total grade) by a written exam (3 hours, including also questions on thermodynamics) and to a small extent (15% of the total grade) on the basis of weekly homework exercises. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Assessment will be done to a large extent (85% of the total grade) by a written exam (3 hours, including also questions on electromagnetism) and to a small extent (15% of the total grade) on the basis of weekly homework exercises. |
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| Contacts : | Peter Schlagheck
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bâtiment B5a, salle 48
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Tél: 04 366 9043
Email: Peter.Schlagheck@ulg.ac.be
http://www.pqs.ulg.ac.be
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| Peter Schlagheck
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bâtiment B5a, salle 48
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Tél: 04 366 9043
Email: Peter.Schlagheck@ulg.ac.be
http://www.pqs.ulg.ac.be |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Peter Schlagheck
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bâtiment B5a, salle 48
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Tél: 04 366 9043
Email: Peter.Schlagheck@ulg.ac.be
http://www.pqs.ulg.ac.be |
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