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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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| Lecturer : | part a) Electromagnetism : Peter Schlagheck
part b) Thermodynamics : Peter Schlagheck
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| Coordinator : | Peter Schlagheck |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| This course gives an introduction into electrodynamics and thermodynamics for mathematics students.
Topics of the electrodynamics part of the course:
- vector analysis
- Maxwell's equations
- electrostatics and magnetostatics
- electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic radiation
- electrodynamics in the presence of matter
Topics of the thermodynamics part of the course:
- ergodicity and irreversibility
- statistical ensembles
- the principles of thermodynamics
- ideal gases
- thermodynamic cycles
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| This course gives an introduction into electromagnetism for mathematics students.
Topics of the course:
- vector analysis
- Maxwell's equations
- electrostatics
- electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic radiation
- electrodynamics in the presence of materials |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| This course gives an introduction into thermodynamics for mathematics students.
Topics of the course:
- ergodicity and irreversibility
- statistical ensembles
- the principles of thermodynamics
- ideal gases
- thermodynamic cycles |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Principal objectives of this course:
- to learn the theoretical foundations of electrodynamics and thermodynamics
- to understand how individual laws of electrodynamics and thermodynamics are mathematically based on fundamental principles (like Maxwell's equations in electrodynamics and the principle of ergodicity in thermodynamics)
- to apply mathematical theorems and calculation techniques in order to solve physical problems
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| Principal objectives of this course:
- to learn the theoretical foundations of electrodynamics,
- to understand how individual laws of electrodynamics are mathematically based on Maxwell's equations,
- to apply mathematical theorems and calculation techniques in order to solve physical problems in electrodynamics. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Principal objectives of this course:
- to learn the theoretical foundations of thermodynamics
- to understand how individual laws of thermodynamics are mathematically based on fundamental principles
- to apply mathematical theorems and calculation techniques in order to solve physical problems in thermodynamics |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| basic knowledge of analysis in several dimensions and of classical mechanics
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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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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Regular homework (once per week) with exercises related to the course will have to be submitted. The exercises will be corrected, graded, and discussed in the TP classes. The students will be invited there to present their solutions on the blackboard.
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| Regular homework (once per week) with exercises related to the course will have to be submitted. The exercises will be corrected, graded, and discussed in the TP classes. The students will be invited there to present their solutions on the blackboard. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Regular homework (once per week) with exercises related to the course will have to be submitted. The exercises will be discussed in the TP classes. Students are encouraged to present their solutions on the blackboard. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course will be given face-to-face "ex cathedra" on the blackboard. It 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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| The course will be given face-to-face "ex cathedra" on the blackboard. It will take place within 8 sessions à 2 hours. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| The course will be given face-to-face "ex cathedra" on the blackboard. It will take place within 7 sessions à 2 hours. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Recommended literature for electrodynamics:
- R. Becker & F. Sauter: "Electromagnetic Fields and Interactions / volume 1" (Blaisdell, 1964)
- J.D. Jackson: "Classical Electrodynamics" (John Wiley & Sons, 1975)
- L.D. Landau & E.M. Lifshits: "The classical Theory of Fields" (Course of Theoretical Physics, volume 2) (Pergamon, 1962)
Recommended literature for thermodynamics:
- K. Huang: "Statistical Mechanics" (John Wiley & Sons, 1963)
- L.D. Landau & E.M. Lifshits: "Statistical Physics / part 1" (Course of Theoretical Physics, volume 5) (Pergamon, 1958)
- L.E. Reichl: "A modern course in Statistical Physics" (Edward Arnold, 1980)
- F. Reif: "Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics" (McGraw-Hill, 1965)
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| Recommended literature:
- R. Becker & F. Sauter: "Electromagnetic Fields and Interactions / volume 1" (Blaisdell, 1964)
- J.D. Jackson: "Classical Electrodynamics" (John Wiley & Sons, 1975)
- L.D. Landau & E.M. Lifshits: "The classical Theory of Fields" (Course of Theoretical Physics, volume 2) (Pergamon, 1962) |
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| Recommended literature:
- K. Huang: "Statistical Mechanics" (John Wiley & Sons, 1963)
- L.D. Landau & E.M. Lifshits: "Statistical Physics / part 1" (Course of Theoretical Physics, volume 5) (Pergamon, 1958)
- L.E. Reichl: "A modern course in Statistical Physics" (Edward Arnold, 1980)
- F. Reif: "Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics" (McGraw-Hill, 1965) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Assessment will be done
- by a written examination (3 hours, 50% of the total grade),
- by an oral examination (20 minutes, 40% of the total grade) and
- by evaluating the homework exercises (10% of the total grade).
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| Assessment will be done
- by a written examination (3 hours, 50% of the total grade),
- by an oral examination (20 minutes, 40% of the total grade) and
- by evaluating the homework exercises (10% of the total grade)
in combination with Partim b "Thermodynamique". |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Assessment will be done
- by a written examination (3 hours, 50% of the total grade),
- by an oral examination (20 minutes, 40% of the total grade) and
- by evaluating the homework exercises (10% of the total grade)
in combination with Partim a "Electromagnétisme". |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Peter Schlagheck
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
IPNAS, building B15, office 0/125
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Phone: 04 366 9043
Email: Peter.Schlagheck@ulg.ac.be
http://www.pqs.ulg.ac.be
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| Peter Schlagheck
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
IPNAS, building B15, office 0/125
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Phone: 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
IPNAS, bâtiment B15, office 0/125
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Phone: 04 366 9043
Email: Peter.Schlagheck@ulg.ac.be
http://www.pqs.ulg.ac.be |
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