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P&S: Magnetic Fields in Our Daily Life
P&S: Magnetische Felder im Alltag
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:02
Abstract
The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.
Objective
Magnetic fields can be found everywhere but are rarely directly perceptible. This also leads to sometimes irrational fears, such as of electrosmog. The power supply with direct current, 16.67 Hz and 50 Hz alternating current is indispensable today. Wherever electricity flows, magnetic fields are generated. That is why magnetic fields are omnipresent. But where do particularly high fields occur? How high can these fields be before they cause damage to health? Many studies have already dealt with this question and country-specific guidelines have been defined on this basis. But are these actually adhered to? Where are the legal limits exceeded? What are the consequences? The P&S will deal with this topic and an invited guest will speak. The participants of the P&S will pursue small research projects of their own. To do this, they will be equipped with mobile measuring devices that can be connected to a smartphone to search for and characterise various magnetic field sources. How strong are the magnetic fields in our environment really? Can they pose a danger? How can they be shielded? These questions will be systematically investigated. At the end of the P&S, the individual groups present the findings
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup Start
- 12.09.2025
- Signup End
- 26.09.2025
Course Components
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P&S: Magnetische Felder im Alltag
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Offered In
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Praktika, Projekte, Seminare (Es müssen mindestens 15 KP aus der Kategorie "Praktika, Projekte, Seminare" erworben werden.)
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Projekte & Seminare (nur für BSc EEIT) (Die Belegung ist ausschliesslich für Studierende im BSc Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie ab Freitag vor Semesterbeginn möglich. Plätze werden über das P&S-Bewerbungstool ( ) zugeteilt. Siehe weitere Angebote unter "Projekte & Seminare (offen für alle)".)
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