Department of Physics

10ΥΚΟ02 Physics II

Course webpage:  https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/PHYS168

Course outline

Course content

1^st Part: Kinetic theory of gases-Thermodynamics (6.5 weeks)

• Temperature. Heat. First law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials.
• Ideal gas. Kinetic theory of gases. Maxwell distribution. Specific heat.
• Reversible processes. Second law of thermodynamics. Entropy. Thermal engines.

2^nd Part: Waves-Optics (6.5 weeks)

• The concept of mechanical waves. Wave equation.
• String vibrations. Types of waves (transverse, longitudinal, plane, spherical).
• Superposition. Interference. Standing waves.
• Reflection. Refraction. Geometrical optics. Wave polarization.