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B014465 - APPLIED PHYSICS
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Academic Year 2020-21
Coorte 2020 - 6-years Single Cycle Degree in SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
Course year
First year - First Semester
Belonging Department
Experimantal and Clinical Medicine
Course Type
Single education field course
Scientific Area
FIS/07 - APPLIED PHYSICS
Credits
6
Teaching Hours
72
Teaching Term
28/09/2020 ⇒ 15/01/2021
Attendance required
No
Type of Evaluation
Final Grade
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Teaching Language
italian
Course Content
Mathematical complements.
Fundamental concepts of classical physics: dynamic and static principlesof solid and fluids -applications to biological systems.
Thermodynamics - applications to biological systems.
Electricity and magnetism- applications to biological systems.
Electro- magnetic radiation.
Physics of ionizing radiation.
Fundamental concepts of classical physics: dynamic and static principlesof solid and fluids -applications to biological systems.
Thermodynamics - applications to biological systems.
Electricity and magnetism- applications to biological systems.
Electro- magnetic radiation.
Physics of ionizing radiation.
Suggested readings (Search our library's catalogue)
J.W.Kane, M.M.Sternheim: Fisica Applicata (volume unico), EMSI, 2012.
Libro di testo integrativo: D.Scannicchio, Fisica Biomedica, EdiSES, Napoli, (1° ed. 2009, o 2° ed. 2010).
Libro di testo integrativo: D.Scannicchio, Fisica Biomedica, EdiSES, Napoli, (1° ed. 2009, o 2° ed. 2010).
Learning Objectives
Providing the necessaryknow how to understand the laws of physics and their applications to biological systems.
Prerequisites
Degree course prerequisites
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons
Type of Assessment
Written and/or oral final examination. In-itinere tests.
Course program
1. Complements of mathematics.
Elements of geometry, plane and solid angle definition. Functions and their graphical representation. The basic functions: polynomial, hyperbolic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric. Introduction to the concept of derivative. Derivative of a function and its geometric interpretation; derivation rules. Concept of integral and its graphical interpretation function; integrals of simple functions. . scalar and vector quantities. vector component data (addition, subtraction, dot product, cross product). Graphic and Analytical Method.
2. Mechanics.
Physical quantities, dimensional analysis, coherent unitssystems. Practical measurement units. Scalar and vectorial speed. Tangential and radial acceleration. Time law, the trajectory equation. Straight and circular uniform motion. Uniformly accelerated motion. Periodic motion, harmonic. Definition of Force and units. The three laws of motion. Quantity of motion and impulse of a force. Work and Energy. Theorem of kinetic energy. Conservative and dissipative forces. Potential energy, principle of conservation of mechanical energy. Gravitational field, the field of elastic forces. Exercises. Sliding friction. Exercises. Moment of a force and of a couple of forces. Moment of inertia, Angular momentum. Centroid, equilibrium of rigid bodies. Lever: I, II; III kind. Exercises. static equilibrium analysis in some real situations. Exercises.
3 - Fluids
Definition of pressure, measurement units. Sphygmomanometer. Pascal's Law, Stevin's law, Archimedes' principle. Reach. ideal fluid, Bernoulli's Theorem, Applications and exercises. Venturi effect. viscous fluid, and definition of the viscosity measurement unit. Poiseuille law, Hydraulic resistance exercises and applications in the circulatory system. Swirling flow in laminar regime, the Reynolds number. The hydrodynamic circuit of the blood flow, pressure and speed of the blood. Blood viscosity: composition, normal viscous behavior and blood viscosity anomalies. Forces of cohesion and surface tension in liquids. Surface tension applications: capillarity, air embolism. Elastic tension of a membrane and the equilibrium Laplace formula: equilibrium radius of the vessels. hydrodynamic effects of the distensibility of the vessels: general considerations.
4 - Thermodynamics
The temperature, heat, heat capacity, specific heat. Definitions and measurementunits. Thermometer and temperature scales. Heat transfer by conduction, convection, radiation. Ideal gas law. First and second law of thermodynamics. Entropy.
5 - Electricity and Magnetism
Electric charge, definitions and units. Coulomb's law. Electric field, Energy, Electric Potential. Definition and measurementunits. Electric dipole. Ohm's law, Joule's law, resistors in series and parallel circuits. Capacity, capacitors in series and in parallel. Electric power. Magnetic induction vector, vector magnetic field strength: definition and measurement units. Lorenz force, Ampere's Law, Faraday-Neumann-Lenz. Maxwell equations. Electromagnetic waves. Electrical phenomena in biological systems: general.
6 - Introduction to Atomic Physics, Nuclear, Radioactivity and Radiation Protection
Production of X-ray, interaction of X-rays with matter. Radioactivity, law of radioactive decay. Dosimetry and measurementunits. Elements on Biological effects of radiation. The three principles of radiation protection, the current legislature.
Elements of geometry, plane and solid angle definition. Functions and their graphical representation. The basic functions: polynomial, hyperbolic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric. Introduction to the concept of derivative. Derivative of a function and its geometric interpretation; derivation rules. Concept of integral and its graphical interpretation function; integrals of simple functions. . scalar and vector quantities. vector component data (addition, subtraction, dot product, cross product). Graphic and Analytical Method.
2. Mechanics.
Physical quantities, dimensional analysis, coherent unitssystems. Practical measurement units. Scalar and vectorial speed. Tangential and radial acceleration. Time law, the trajectory equation. Straight and circular uniform motion. Uniformly accelerated motion. Periodic motion, harmonic. Definition of Force and units. The three laws of motion. Quantity of motion and impulse of a force. Work and Energy. Theorem of kinetic energy. Conservative and dissipative forces. Potential energy, principle of conservation of mechanical energy. Gravitational field, the field of elastic forces. Exercises. Sliding friction. Exercises. Moment of a force and of a couple of forces. Moment of inertia, Angular momentum. Centroid, equilibrium of rigid bodies. Lever: I, II; III kind. Exercises. static equilibrium analysis in some real situations. Exercises.
3 - Fluids
Definition of pressure, measurement units. Sphygmomanometer. Pascal's Law, Stevin's law, Archimedes' principle. Reach. ideal fluid, Bernoulli's Theorem, Applications and exercises. Venturi effect. viscous fluid, and definition of the viscosity measurement unit. Poiseuille law, Hydraulic resistance exercises and applications in the circulatory system. Swirling flow in laminar regime, the Reynolds number. The hydrodynamic circuit of the blood flow, pressure and speed of the blood. Blood viscosity: composition, normal viscous behavior and blood viscosity anomalies. Forces of cohesion and surface tension in liquids. Surface tension applications: capillarity, air embolism. Elastic tension of a membrane and the equilibrium Laplace formula: equilibrium radius of the vessels. hydrodynamic effects of the distensibility of the vessels: general considerations.
4 - Thermodynamics
The temperature, heat, heat capacity, specific heat. Definitions and measurementunits. Thermometer and temperature scales. Heat transfer by conduction, convection, radiation. Ideal gas law. First and second law of thermodynamics. Entropy.
5 - Electricity and Magnetism
Electric charge, definitions and units. Coulomb's law. Electric field, Energy, Electric Potential. Definition and measurementunits. Electric dipole. Ohm's law, Joule's law, resistors in series and parallel circuits. Capacity, capacitors in series and in parallel. Electric power. Magnetic induction vector, vector magnetic field strength: definition and measurement units. Lorenz force, Ampere's Law, Faraday-Neumann-Lenz. Maxwell equations. Electromagnetic waves. Electrical phenomena in biological systems: general.
6 - Introduction to Atomic Physics, Nuclear, Radioactivity and Radiation Protection
Production of X-ray, interaction of X-rays with matter. Radioactivity, law of radioactive decay. Dosimetry and measurementunits. Elements on Biological effects of radiation. The three principles of radiation protection, the current legislature.