402-0038-00L Physics
| Semester | Spring Semester 2017 |
| Lecturers | C. Grab |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Course will no longer take place after FS 2017. Only for Computer Science BSc, Programme Regulations 2008. |
| Abstract | Introduction to physics with emphasis on mechanics, relativity, thermodynamics und electromagnetism. Demonstrations, examples and exercises illustrate the basic concepts. |
| Learning objective | Become familiar with some of the important topics in classical and modern physics. |
| Content | Mechanics: Motion, Newton's axioms, work and energy, vibrations and waves, special relativity. Thermodynamics: temperature, gases, thermal radiation, engines Electromagnetism: Electrostatics, stationary currents, time dependent fields, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves. |
| Lecture notes | 'Physics for Informatics Students' Lecture taught at ETH Zurich in FS15 Prof. Dr. A.Rubbia (Script in German) |
| Literature | "Principles of Physics" Author: Halliday, David Wiley & Sons, 2010 ISBN 978-0-470-56158-4 |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: mathematical foundations, vectors, calculus. |