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Pre-requisites

Physics
21060605
Automation and Applied Informatics
4
Associate Professor Simona Nicoara, Dr., B. Sc. Physicist
Faculty of Automation and Computer Science
Physics
Semester 1
Semester 2
Lectures
Applications
Lecture
Applications
Hours / week
Hours / week
S
L
P
S
L
P
3
1
Exam (3 hours): Written test (theory+seminar problems+laboratory
questions)
Optional (1h:30): Partial examination, during weeks 8-9
Compulsory: attending all the laboratory classes and preparing all the
laboratory reports, by every student
Physics high-school level: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
Mathematics high school level: operations with vectors; calculus; algebra;
trigonometry
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References

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E. Culea, S. Nicoara: Fundamentals of Physics - from Galilei to Einstein, ed.

Risoprint, Cluj-Napoca, 2005
D. Halliday, R. Resnick: Physics for Students of Science and Engineering, J.
Wiley & Sons, New-York, 1965
M. Browne: Physics for Engineering and Science, McGraw-Hill, New-York,
1999
P.A. Tipler: College Physics, Worth Publishers, New-York, 1987
I. Cosma, T. Ristoiu: Fizica aplicata- probleme rezolvate, Ed UTPRESS, 2005.

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Description

Aims

Learning
outcomes

To set and develop the students logical thinking, based on scientific backgrounds
Provide the understanding of the connections between Physics and engineering
Stimulate a creative and critical evaluation of the natural phenomena and of
technological processes
To provide a thorough understanding of the correspondence principle, between
classical approach of physical phenomena, and quantum physics/special relativity
theory, respectively
To stimulate the interdisciplinary knowledge transfer from the basic scientific, Physics
phenomena analysis, to their practical, technological applications
To provide the necessary knowledge for a good understanding of the applications of
quantum physics principles and of condensed matter characteristics to modern
electric and electronic equipment
Knowledge /
A wider and more complete view of the space-time systems and of
understanding
the Universe
A thorough understanding of the vector operations, of the
differential and integral calculus applied in Physical systems
A consistent perspective and parametric description of the
oscillatory
motion (harmonic, damped, forced oscillations,
superposition of parallel and perpendicular oscillations) and of the
wave phenomena (wave equations, interference, diffraction,
dispersion, Fourier analysis)
Sound waves: definition, description, sound level logarithmic
scale, Doppler effect and the shock wave
Ultrasounds phenomena, piezoelectricity, applications
Understanding the principles and the implications of the special
relativity theory
Physical phenomena produced in electrical fields and devices
Mathematical equations describing the magnetic field, sources,

Intellectual
skills

Practical skills

Course
content

and the electromagnetic interactions

Basic principles of quantum amplifiers. The LASER device and
applications
Internal structure of solids and their electric properties
Magnetic properties of materials and their technical applications
Understanding and interpreting certain complex physical
phenomena
Understanding and operating with physical parameters and
mathematical operators, applied to physical systems
Identifying the forces that drive a certain system and the physical
quantities that characterise the systems
Applying the proper equations that correctly describe the
phenomena involved under specific conditions
Solving the equations that apply in every case
Assessing the consistency of equations obtained, from the
dimensional point of view
Designing and performing experiments, to determine physical
parameters or to study physical phenomena
Ability to use laboratory instrumentation and equipment, for
studying electric, magnetic and quantum phenomena
Performing correct measurements of physical parameters
Assessing the magnitude of errors in measurements and
calculating standard deviation
Collecting and processing experimental results
Drawing, processing and interpreting graphs
Identifying and solving simple problems referring to the physical
phenomena studied

INTRODUCTION Physical quantities, symbols and units of measurement. Brief review of useful
mathematical equations
1. ELEMENTS OF MECHANICS
1.1. Translation of Bodies: Kinematics of translation: position vector, velocity, acceleration,
circular motion, the Coriolis effect. Principles of classical dynamics. Energy and Power.
1.3. Oscillations: Harmonic oscillations. Combination of parallel and of perpendicular harmonic
oscillations Damped oscillations. Forced oscillations; resonance
1.4. Elastic waves: Equation of the elongation in a wave. Differential equation of harmonic plane
waves. Speed of longitudinal and transverse waves. Energy and intensity of waves. Huygenss
principle. Dispersion of waves: phase velocity and group velocity. Interference of waves. Standing
waves. Modulation of waves. Beats. The longitudinal Doppler effect in acoustics.
1.5. Acoustics and ultra-acoustics: Sound; pressure waves. Acoustic impedance. Physiologic
characteristics of sound. The Weber-Fechner law. Sound level. Ultrasounds: generation and
applications. The piezoelectric effect.
1.6. Elements of the special relativity theory: Classical relativity. Special relativity. The LorentzEinstein transforms. Kinematic consequences of the Lorentz-Einstein transforms. Experimental
consequences of the special relativity theory. The relativistic effect of charges in motion.
2. ELECTRODYNAMICS
2.1. Electric static field and interactions. Gausss law. Electric dipoles. Polarization of dielectrics.
Energy stored in electric fields.
2.2. Magnetic field lines and sources. Magnetic dipoles. Matter in magnetic fields. Diamagnetism,
paramagnetism, and ferromagnetism.
2.3. Electromagnetic induction. Magnetoelectric induction. The system of Maxwells equations.
2.4. Energy and intensity of electromagnetic waves. The Poynting vector. Spectrum of
electromagnetic waves.
3.

ELEMENTS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS

3.1. Laws of the black body radiation. Plancks hypothesis. Bohrs model of the hydrogen
atomCorpuscles of light: The photoelectric effect and the Compton effect.
3.2. De Broglie waves. Dualty of matter. The wave function physical interpretation.
Schrodingers equation.
3.3. Stimulated emission of radiation. Principles and applications of lasers.
4. ELEMENTS OF SOLID STATE PHYSICS
4.1. Energy bands for electrons in solids. Electric conduction in solids: conductors,
semiconductors and insulators.
4.2. Magnetic properties of materials, characteristic phenomena and applications