Physical quantities and units. Reference frames and motion. Description of motion: velocity, acceleration; motion of a rigid body. Dynamics: Newton´s laws, force, work, energy. Dynamics of many particles systems and rigid bodies. Conservation laws. Temperature and heat. Ideal gases. First law of thermodynamics. Heat engines and efficiency. Second law of thermodynamics.
Geometrical optics
WOLFSON Richard , PASACHOFF Jay, Fisica, ed Zanichelli WOLFSON Richard, Fisica, ed. Pearson
R. A. Serway, Principi di Fisica, EdiSeS, Napoli
D.Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker Fondamenti di Fisica: Meccanica, Termologia Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano
J. Walker Fondamenti di Fisica (Meccanica e Termodinamica) volume 1° ed. Zanichelli
P. TIPLER,Corso di Fisica, ed. Zanichelli
Learning Objectives
Knolewdge acquired:
Basic knowledge of mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics.
Competence acquired:
The students will acquire the fundaments of classical physics and the basic concepts necessary to solve simple problems.
Skills acquired (at the end of the course):
To schematize and solve problems in the fields of physics and in other fields.
Prerequisites
Courses required: Mathematics
Teaching Methods
Lecuters with execises
Further information
Frequency of lectures, practice and lab: although non compulsory, it is strongly recommended
Office hours: Every day by appointment: Tel. 055 4572274; lucarelli@fi.infn.it
Dipartimento di Fisica, Via Sansone, 1, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino FI
Type of Assessment
Oral: exercise, questions on the lectures programme.
Course program
Physical quantities and units. Reference frames and motion. Description of motion: velocity, acceleration; motion of a rigid body. Dynamics: Newton´s laws, force, work, energy. Dynamics of many particles systems and rigid bodies. Conservation laws. Temperature and heat. Ideal gases. First law of thermodynamics. Heat engines and efficiency. Second law of thermodynamics. Geometrical optics