Learning objectives
The aim of the course is the understanding of the experimental nature of the principles of physics, relativity of movement, of the importance of model systems for forecasts obtained by mathematical-deductive method, of the need for the Einsteinian principles at high speed, of the impossibility of the mechanical approach for macroscopic samples of matter, the interpretation of which is possible through thermodynamic or statistical methods.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS: <br />
Experimental nature of the fundamentals of physics. <br />
Hypotheses on the nature of space and time. <br />
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MECHANICS <br />
Newton's laws. <br />
Inertial frame of reference under Galilean transformations. <br />
Theorem of conservation of energy, of the quantity of motion and of the momentum of the quantity of motion. <br />
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APPLICATIONS MECHANICAL <br />
Harmonic oscillator. <br />
Universal gravitation: interpretation of Keplero's laws. <br />
Generalities on the dynamics of rigid bodies. <br />
Elements on statics and dynamics of model fluids. <br />
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RESTRICTED RELATIVITY: <br />
Principle of restricted relativity. <br />
Lorentz’s Transformation. <br />
Relativistic Dynamics: quantity of motion and energy. <br />
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THERMODYNAMICS: <br />
Temperature and zeroth principle. <br />
Simple thermodynamic systems. <br />
Heat and first principle. <br />
Internal energy. <br />
Ideal gas. <br />
Second principle and Entropy.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Recommended texts: <br />
Mencuccini-Silvestrini, "Fisica I", Liguori Editore. <br />
Alonso-Finn, "Fisica"(Vol. I), Masson Editore. <br />
Fermi,"Termodinamica", Boringhieri Editore. <br />
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