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Physics II
Physik II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:38
Abstract
This is a two-semester course introducing students into the foundations of Modern Physics. Topics include electricity and magnetism, light, waves, quantum physics, solid state physics, and semiconductors. Selected topics with important applications in industry will also be considered.
Objective
The lecture is intended to promote critical, scientific thinking. Key concepts of Physics will be acquired, with a focus on technically relevant applications. At the end of the two semesters, students will have a good overview over the topics of classical and modern Physics.
Content
Introduction into Quantum Physics, Absorption and Emission of Electromagnetic Radiation, Basics of Solid State Physics, Semiconductors
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes will be available in German.
Literature
Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca, Michael Basler und Renate Dohmen Physik: für Wissenschaftler und Ingenieure Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, 2009, 1636 Seiten, ca. 80 Euro. Paul A. Tipler, Ralph A. Llewellyn Moderne Physik Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag, 2009, 982 Seiten, ca. 75 Euro.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 240 minutes
- Aids
- Formelsammlung 10 Bl. A4 (20 Seiten), selbst verfasst (handgeschrieben oder computergeneriert mit eigenen Anmerkungen etc.). Taschenrechner (ohne Kommunikation + Massenspeicher). Wörterbuch für Fremdsprachige.
Course Components
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Physik II
Beginn in der zweiten Semesterwoche
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2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Physik II
Do 15-17
Beginn in der zweiten Semesterwoche
Zusätzlich wird das Study Center angeboten: Montag 17-19 ab der 3. Semesterwoche im CHN E 46 wo die Möglichkeit des betreuten Lernens angeboten wird. Im Study Center können Studierende Vorlesungsstoff vor- oder nachbereiten und Übungen lösen.
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Block G4 (Students that enrol for the second year in the CSE Bachelor Programme and whose first year examination did not involve the subject "Physics I" will instead of "Physics II" (402-0034-10L) take the "Physics I and II" (402-0043-00L and 402-0044-00L) courses with performance assessment as a yearly course. As of FS 2018 the course unit 151-0122-00L Fluid Dynamics for CSE gets replaced in Block G4 by 151-0102-00L Fluid Dynamics I.)
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