Hobart
Introduction
Waves topics include oscillatory systems, the wave equation for vibrating wires, acoustic waves, electrical waves in coaxial cables or transmission lines. The Schrodinger wave equation and Fourier techniques for wave analysis will also be studied. Kinetic theory topics include molecular models of gases, Maxwell-Boltzmann and related distributions, real gases and gas laws, and applications to transport phenomena (thermal conductivity, diffusion, viscosity), gas flow and vacuum techniques. Laboratory sessions consider experimental data manipulation and error analysis, and experiments to study wave motion.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Waves and Kinetic Theory |
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| Unit code | KYA211 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Coordinator | Prof A Reading |
| Teaching staff | Assoc Prof A Cole, Dr D Ivkovic |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
- KYA374
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 Lectures, 1 Tutorial, 1x3hr laboratory |
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| Assessment | 50% Examination, 50% Internal assessment (including 2x1-hr mid semester tests) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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