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Physics I

This course is part of the programme
Physics and astrophysics first cycle

Objectives and competences

  • understanding and usage of basic concepts of classical mechanics and optics;
  • usage of computational and experimental techniques for description and solving of elementary problems in the field.

Prerequisites

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Content

  1. Measurements and mathematical fundamentals
  2. Description of motion
  3. Newton's laws
  4. Conservation of energy
  5. Conservation of linear and angular momentum
  6. Gravity
  7. Periodic motion
  8. Waves and wave properties
  9. Wave superposition, interference
  10. Doppler effect
  11. Diffraction and refraction
  12. Mirrors and lenses
  13. Optical instruments

Intended learning outcomes

Students will learn:

  • fundamental concepts of classical mechanics, needed to describe motion of macroscopic objects in space;

  • fundamental optical concepts, needed to describe basic wave-related phenomena in nature.

Assessment

  • written tests, writen exam
  • oral exam

Lecturer's references

Dr. Boštjan Golob is an full professor of physics at the University of Nova Gorica.
Dr. Boštjan Golob je izredni profesor za področje fizike na Univerzi v Novi Gorici.