FYSS6320 Vacuum Techniques (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

  • Kinetic gas theory

  • transport phenomena in gases

  • gas flows

  • surface phenomena

  • vacuum pumps and –gauges

  • vacuum systems

  • leak detection

  • vacuum technology applications

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student 

  • knows the basics of residual gas properties from kinetic gas theory, transport phenomena, gas- flows, and surface phenomena
  • knows how to plan and build simple vacuum systems depending on application
  • can work with applications where vacuum systems are needed.   

Description of prerequisites

Basic studies in physics (FYSP1010–1050). 

Literature

  • John F. O’Hanlon, A user’s guide to vacuum technology
  • A. Roth, Vacuum technology
  • A. Fontell et al.,Tyhiötekniikka
  • A. Chambers et al., Basic Vacuum Technology

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Given every other year starting 2021.
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires active participation in laboratory work and practicals. The grade is based on exam 50 %, problem solving 20 %, laboratory tours and report writing 20 % and practical 10 %.
Time of teaching:
Period 3
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires active participation in laboratory work and practicals. The grade is based on exam 50 %, problem solving 20 %, laboratory tours and report writing 20 % and practical 10 %.
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

  • lectures

  • demonstrations

  • problem solving

  • tours to vacuum systems and report writing

  • practical 

Teaching