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[ TPBPBUEGRU3 ] UE Fundamentals of Physics III (Waves, Optics, Photonics)
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3 ECTS B2 - Bachelor's programme 2. year Physics Peter Zeppenfeld 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
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Original study plan Bachelor's programme Technical Physics 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
After successfully completing the course, students are able to describe basic concepts from the listed areas of waves, optics and photonics. They can transfer their knowledge to systematically solve more advanced physical problems. Furthermore, they are able to apply problem-solving techniques to concrete examples.

This exercise is methodically complemented by the lecture Grundlagen der Physik III (Wellen, Optik und Photonik).

Skills Knowledge
Upon completing the course, students learn the following skills. They are able to

  • independently or collaboratively develop analytical or phenomenological solutions to physical problems in the field of waves, optics and photonics (k3);
  • apply concepts and problem-solving strategies to new and unfamiliar questions, selecting and using appropriate mathematical methods (k3/k4);
  • explain physical problems and concepts, as well as mathematical solutions (k2);
  • present their solutions to the group and discuss different approaches (k3/k4).
During the course, students acquire knowledge in the following areas and concepts of waves, optics and photonics:

  • Maxwell's equations, wave equation, mechanical and electromagnetic waves;
  • refractive index and dispersion;
  • reflection, transmission and refraction;
  • polarization and anisotropic materials;
  • Fresnel's equations;
  • geometrical optics;
  • optical instruments;
  • interference and coherence;
  • wave optics;
  • diffraction.
Criteria for evaluation number of successfully solved exercises as well as quality of the presentation and participation in the exercise class
Methods solving exercise problems (individually or in small groups), and presentation and discussion of these solutions in class
Language German
Study material announced in the lecture and/or the exercise class
Changing subject? No
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 25
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority