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Physics I
Physik I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:42
Abstract
Short introduction to mechanics. Dynamics of rigid bodies.Short introduction to electrodynamics with selected experimental demonstrations.Oscillations.Wave phenomena and Acoustics.Electromagnetic Waves.Maxwell equations.
Objective
Fundamentals of mechanics, oscillations, waves, and electrodynamics.
Content
Short introduction to mechanics. Dynamics of rigid bodies. Short introduction to electrodynamics with selected experimental demonstrations. Oscillations. Wave phenomena and Acoustics. Maxwell Equations.
Resources
Lecture Notes
textbooks are available for all material covered in the lecture, experiments are presented in class, exercises will be available from the internet including problem solutions
Literature
Students will be able to buy the book 'Physik' by Halliday/Resnick/Walker for 100 CHF directly from the lecturer. Included in the price is an access to the online teaching resources.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- einfacher Taschenrechner (kein Ipod, Mobiltelefon, PDA, etc) und 5 (beidseitig) handbeschriebene A4 Blätter (keine Kopien)
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Physik I |
|
4 h weekly |
| exercise | Physik I |
|
1 h weekly |