FYSS6320 Vacuum Techniques (5 cr)
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
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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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